Flooding 'Could Last For Weeks' As River, Lakes Continue To Rise: NWS

Flooding 'Could Last For Weeks' As River, Lakes Continue To Rise: NWS

Flooding warnings for the Fox River and Chain o' Lakes are in effect through Saturday.

Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday

The Des Plaines River is expected to reach its highest peak at 18 feet on Monday. The Fox River is forecast to reach 11.9 feet on Thursday.

Flood warnings remain in effect for suburban rivers with no rain currently forecast this coming week

The Des Plaines and Fox rivers remain under a flood warning Sunday morning after a week of rain pummeled the Chicago area and caused major flooding.The flood zone for the Des Plaines River runs from Roosevelt Road in Forest Park downstream to Hodgkins, including the Riverside gauge, according to the weather service. Fox River is cresting at over 11 feet and causing flooding in Kane and McHenry counties.A freeze warning was also issued for Sunday…

Heavy rain swells rivers, sparks flooding across Lake County

Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.

Flooding continues in Lake County

Friday night’s rainfall has increased flooding impacts across Lake County, particularly along the Des Plaines River, Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes.

Major flooding throughout Lake and McHenry counties after third round of thunderstorms

A third round of thunderstorms Friday evening caused major flooding on the east side of Gurnee, including Old Grand Avenue, Kilbourne Road and part of Route 132. | Photo: Woo-Sung Shim / Lake and McHenry County Scanner Severe thunderstorms rolled through Lake and McHenry counties for the third time this week, prompting tornado warnings and bringing heavy rainfall that caused major flooding throughout both counties. Friday’s storms marked the thi…