From State Senator Craig Wilcox:
| Communities along the Fox River—especially in the Chain O’ Lakes region—are experiencing major flooding following multiple rounds of severe storms that brought heavy rainfall and saturated ground conditions across northern Illinois. The combination of local rainfall and upstream inflows has caused water levels to rise rapidly, pushing the system into moderate to major flood stage in several areas. River levels crested midweek last week, before beginning a slow decline. Even after cresting, however, water levels are likely to recede gradually over several days or longer, prolonging impacts in affected communities. This event ranks among the more serious flooding incidents in recent decades, with water levels approaching those seen during notable floods in 1973, 1986, and 2008. Flooding has led to road closures, water entering homes and neighborhoods, and the shutdown of parks and recreational areas throughout McHenry and Lake Counties. In some locations, floodwaters have extended well beyond normal shorelines. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, follow guidance from local officials, and take precautions to protect their property. If your property sustained flooding or property damage due to this weather event and you have not done so already, please complete the state’s damage assessment survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/1456ae9160d04c6bb3ec3694fb29fe6d?portalUrl=https://IDNR.maps.arcgis.com. |
