The Fox River Status Update for April 27, 2026 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html
SUMMARY
There is currently between 0.25” and 0.50” of rain forecasted for the watershed over the next 7 Days, with today’s rain causing a brief pause with the flows dropping (Figure 4). Inflows will continue to drop after the rain clears the system (Figure 1). Fox Lake, Upper River, and Pool continue dropping (Figure 2). The Lower River is expected to keep dropping as well on the Fox River (Tailwater) Near McHenry Gage, (Figure 3).
Aaron Rotherham
Project Engineer
IDNR Office of Water Resources
(217)782-4615
