McHenry County Prepares for Fox River Flooding Amid Rising Water Levels
McHenry County Prepares for Fox River Flooding Amid Rising Water Levels
US · Published Apr 21, 2026
McHenry County prepares for potential Fox River flooding due to recent storms and heavy rainfall.
Volunteers and officials have filled 60,000 sandbags in Nunda Township to protect homes and infrastructure.
The National Water Prediction Service forecasts the Fox River to crest at over 12 feet at the Algonquin tailwater by Thursday morning.
Rising Fox River threatens McHenry County
McHenry County, Illinois, is bracing for potential flooding as the Fox River's water levels rise following intense storms and record rainfall. The river, originating in southeastern Wisconsin, is expected to crest later this week, posing a significant threat to the region.
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