Flooding Conditions Status Update
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission’s Flood Threat Alert Status remains Orange, which signals the county is no longer experiencing major flooding. With dry weather in the forecast for the remainder of the week, this should help high river levels continue to slowly lower and recover.
We’re still monitoring river levels and will continue to provide updates and details as they’re available.
Fox River & Chain O’Lakes Area
The Upper Fox River and Chain O’Lakes area has dropped to Minor Flood status. The Lower Fox River in the Barrington area is in Moderate Flood status. The Fox River and Chain O’Lakes are slowly lowering, but could remain high for another week or two.
There continues to be a threat of flood impacts to businesses and properties in these areas. Please stay alert if you’re located in a flood-prone area.
Flood Resource Centers Available in Wauconda and Cary this Friday and Saturday
Lake County and McHenry County, in partnership with the American Red Cross of Illinois, are opening Flood Resource Centers in Wauconda and Cary to be a one-stop location where residents can access recovery assistance, meet directly with agencies and get help navigating next steps after flooding.
Residents from both counties can go to either location:
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Friday, May 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Life Bridge Christian Church located at 700 W. Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL
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Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village of Cary City Hall located at 755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL
Read the release for full details.
Public Flooding Resources
In response to current flooding in Lake County, SMC has the Flood Response page available on our website. This will assist residents with link resources to stay informed. It includes information about our current flood threat level, numerous links to current flooding information and forecasts, guidance on who to contact about flooding concerns, plus additional resources for flood preparedness and more.
SMC is continuing to collaborate with partners and monitor the situation. The webpage is available now. Please share this webpage with your community and area contacts if you're in the affected area.
Additional Resources
Please note, Lake County sent out a guide to post-flooding actions for residents.
The most up to date flood information, including information about anticipated flood impacts, can be found on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fox River Status Report from Monday, April 27 is available to review.
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