Summary

There is currently 1.25” precipitation forecasted for the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Based on the current forecast, inflows will remain near current levels until the bulk of the rain arrives (Figure 1). Fox Lake and areas upstream of the dam are forecasted to hold near 4.00’ (Figure 2). The Lower River should expect levels to remain near the same (Figure 3). Winter Drawdown begins next Friday, November 1st. This will be the final update of the season pending any significant flow events.

https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/waterresources/documents/Fox%20River%20Status%20Update%2010-24-24.pdf