SMC Flood Alert Status Dropped to Yellow
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission has lowered its current Flood Threat Alert Status from Orange to Yellow. This signals that water levels have dropped to where minor flooding is only in a limited number of locations.
There were light showers across the county yesterday, but it was not a significant amount. There is also a chance of light showers today, with the potential for storms on Sunday and Monday. Currently, this rainfall is not expected to significantly affect river levels in Lake County. More information about weather forecasts, watches, warning and advisories can be found at the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office Chicago.
We’re still monitoring river levels and will continue to provide updates and details as needed.
Fox River & Chain O’Lakes Area
The Upper Fox River and Chain O’Lakes area is still in Minor Flood status. The Lower Fox River in the Barrington area has just entered Minor Flood status. The Fox River and Chain O’Lakes are slowly lowering, but could remain high for another week.
The Upper Fox River and Chain O'Lakes area is anticipated to drop out of Minor Flood status over the weekend. The Lower Fox River in the Barrington area is anticipated to drop out of Minor Flood status by the end of next week, as long as there is no significant rainfall.
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 Today and Cary Tomorrow
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
Lake County created 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 is available to review.
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