From the Village of Algonquin:
Fox River Flooding Update #2
Flood Warning Issued by National Weather Service
ALGONQUIN, IL – The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Fox River at the Algonquin tailwater affecting Kane and McHenry Counties.
As of 10:30 a.m. on April 18, 2026, the Fox River is at 11.18 feet, which will cause moderate flooding in the floodplain.
With current National Water Prediction Service predictions of the Fox River cresting at 11.8 feet at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, residents near the Fox River are encouraged to stay informed and take any precautionary measures they feel are appropriate for their property.
Sandbags will be available beginning late afternoon or early evening today, Saturday, April 18, at the following locations:
- Beach Drive at Rattray Drive
- Center Street at La Fox River Drive
- Filip Road
- La Fox River Drive at Cornish Park
- Oceola Drive at Hubbard Street
Please take only what you need so that supplies remain available to all residents. Volunteer assistance with sandbagging is not being requested at this time.
At this time, the Village is not recommending evacuation, but residents are encouraged to monitor the rapidly changing conditions and take appropriate actions, including possible relocation, should water approach or enter their property.
Cornish Park is closed due to rising water levels along the riverbank, and residents are asked to avoid all areas immediately adjacent to the Fox River as a safety precaution.
Residents with questions or seeking the most current updates may visit the Village website at www.algonquin.org. For emergencies, contact 911. For non-emergency inquiries, residents may contact the Algonquin Police non-emergency line at 847-658-4531.
