EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, MAY 16th, 2024, ZONE A (THE LOWER RIVER), IS OPEN FOR FULL BOATING. A DEBRIS ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT ON THE  ENTIRE SYSTEM.

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Summary There is currently 0.25”-0.5” of precipitation forecasted for the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Based on the current forecast, inflows will peak tomorrow and then begin slowly dropping (Figure 1). The lakes are predicted to peak at approximately 4.8’ on Sunday at...

The Office of Water Resources would like the public’s input to provide the best experience for living, boating, and entrepreneurship on the Chain of Lakes and Fox River. Below are multiple surveys created to help IDNR understand the impacts to changes in water levels....

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...

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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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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