The Fox River Status Update for March 31, 2026 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html
SUMMARY
This update is being released due to increased inflow from the forecasted precipitation. There is currently between 2.50” and 3.00” of rain forecasted for the watershed over the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Inflows are forecasted to peak on Tuesday 04/07 at 4000 cfs (Figure 1). Fox Lake is forecasted to peak on Saturday 04/11 at ~5.20’, with the Upper River and Pool being somewhat lower (Figure 2). The Lower River should expect to see water levels near “Flood Stage” (Figure 3).
Aaron Rotherham
Project Engineer
IDNR Office of Water Resources
(217)782-4615
