Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Issue date: 2026-04-17T04:52+00:00
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Illinois, Lake IL, McHenry, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:44PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Issue date: 2026-04-17T02:44+00:00
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, Kane and McHenry Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Residences threatened along Oceola Drive in Algonquin. A few residences threatened along McBridge Street in Elgin. Jayne Street and Beach Drive threatened in Algonquin. River Street threatened in East Dundee. Jerusha Avenue threatened in Elgin. Fox River Trail threatened between East Dundee and Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 11.3 feet Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
