Weather Alerts For South Elgin, IL

# HEADLINE -------------------- The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE # SUMMARY -------------------- Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Lake IL and Kane Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...Major flooding is forecast. # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Major flooding is occurring and is forecasted to fall to moderate today. WHERE Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. WHEN Until further notice. IMPACTS At 12.0 feet, structures threatened along River Street, Johnson Street, and Maiden Lane in East Dundee. North Harrison Street threatened near Riverside Park in Algonquin. Washington Street threatened in Carpentersville. Water Street, Edwards Avenue, and Elgin Avenue threatened in East Dundee. Bayview Road threatened in Elgin. Low-lying areas of Festival Park are threatened in Elgin. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.0 feet. - FORECAST - The river has crested and will began to slowly fall, but will remain above flood stage through at least next week. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:19 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Chicago IL HEADER Flood Statement # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Pollen Index: 10.4 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Cedar/Juniper, Maple and Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood. The amount of pollen in the air for Sunday will be falling but will remain in the high range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this decrease is due in part to lack of strong winds.