5/2/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary There is currently 1.0” of precipitation forecasted for the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Based on the current forecast, inflows will continue to slowly drop over the next couple days and then hold fairly steady (Figure 1). The lakes are predicted to hold just below...

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4/25/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary This is being released due to the lock opening on Wednesday of next week. There is currently between 1.0”-1.25” of precipitation forecasted for the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Based on the current forecast, inflows will peak on May 1st (Figure 1). The lakes are...

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4/17/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary The current forecast shows the recent rainfall had little impact to overall inflows (Figure 1). It appears that the heaviest rain was limited to the Chain of Lakes area, with lower amounts further upstream. Currently the watershed is forecasted to receive 0.2”...

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4/12/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary The current forecast shows inflows continuing to drop over the next 7 days (Figure 1). Currently the watershed is forecasted to receive between 0.5”-1.0’ of rain over the next 7 days (Figure 4). Water levels are predicted to continue dropping (Figures 2 &...

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4/10/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary The current forecast finally has outflows exceeding inflows, despite fluctuating over the next 7 days due to the anticipated rainfall (Figure 1). Currently the watershed is forecasted to receive between 1.0”-1.25’ of rain over the next 7 days (Figure 4). Water...

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4/7/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Fox River Status Update April 7th, 2024 *This Update is based on the current forecast and will be adjusted based on future forecasts and rainfall.  Summary  Based on the current forecast, inflows are continuing to drop (Figure 1). The lakes are predicted to crest at...

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