The Fox River Status Update for April 2, 2026 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html
SUMMARY
This update is being released due to changes with the inflow forecast. There is currently between 2.00” and 2.50” of rain forecasted for the watershed over the next 7 Days, with the majority being today and tomorrow (Figure 4). Inflows are forecasted to peak on Monday 04/06 at 4300 cfs (Figure 1). Fox Lake is forecasted to peak on Saturday 04/10 at ~5.00’, with the Upper River and Pool being somewhat lower (Figure 2). The Lower River should expect to see water levels reach “Minor Flood Stage” ~4.2’ on the Fox River (Tailwater) Near McHenry gage (Figure 3).
Aaron Rotherham
Project Engineer
IDNR Office of Water Resources
(217)782-4615
