The Fox River Status Update for September 25, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html

SUMMARY

There is currently no rain forecasted for the lakes over the next 7 Days. Inflows are forecasted to remain near current levels for the next week (Figure 1). Fox Lake, the Upper River, and Pool are all forecasted to be between 4.00’ and 4.15’ (Figure 2). The Lower River is expected remain near the current level (Figure 3).

 Aaron Rotherham

Project Engineer

IDNR Office of Water Resources

(217)782-4615