River Road near McHenry and Rawson Bridge Road outside of Cary have both reopened Wednesday as the Fox River water level continues receding following flooding in Lake and McHenry counties. The McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) announced Wednesday that River Road near Moraine Hills State Park in unincorporated McHenry was officially back open to […]
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Officials raise flood alert to highest level as residents face road closures, flooded homes in Lake and McHenry counties
Officials have raised a flood alert to the highest level as residents face continued road closures and flooded homes in Lake and McHenry counties, with the Fox River near cresting on Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday that areas along the Fox River are facing major flooding and areas along the Des Plaines […]
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Numerous roads shut down, homes begin taking on water as flooding continues in Lake and McHenry counties
Numerous roads have been closed and homes have begun taking on water as flooding continues in Lake and McHenry counties, with officials warning that the Fox River will continue rising. Lake County and McHenry County both remain under flood warnings until further notice, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS said that while […]
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Firefighters rescue elderly couple from Antioch home amid flooding in Lake, McHenry counties from heavy rainfall
Firefighters rescued an elderly couple from their home surrounded by water in Antioch amid flooding in Lake and McHenry counties caused by overflowing rivers and lakes. The Antioch Fire Department said red shift crews ran into a “bit of an unusual” call on Saturday. They received a call from an elderly couple that was unable […]
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Winter weather advisory issued for McHenry County, other parts of northern Illinois
A winter weather advisory is in effect for McHenry County and other northern Illinois counties as forecasters warn about rain switching to accumulating snow Tuesday into Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory late Tuesday afternoon for the northern Illinois area. The advisory includes McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Ogle, Lee and DeKalb […]
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Chicagoland area seeing heavy rain that could convert to slushy snow, weather service says
The National Weather Service says rain will continue for the Chicagoland area and some areas, including McHenry County, could see the rain switch to snow Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook early Tuesday morning for the northern Illinois area. The outlook includes Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, […]
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Weather service says ‘robust storm system’ moving into Chicago area bringing heavy rain, high winds
The National Weather Service is warning of possible flooding as a “robust storm system” bringing heavy rain and high winds are expected Monday in the Chicagoland area. The storm system will impact the area beginning Sunday evening and continue into Monday. Widespread rain across parts of northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana will become heavy at […]
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Severe thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, hail and heavy rain to northern Illinois, NWS says
The National Weather Service says potentially severe thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, hail, heavy winds and rain in northern Illinois Saturday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Saturday morning for northern Illinois, including Lake and McHenry counties. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across northwest Illinois to the Interstate 39 corridor around […]
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National Weather Service monitoring for potential ‘impactful winter weather’ in northern Illinois
The National Weather Service says they are monitoring possible “impactful winter weather” that will bring heavy rain Wednesday and could turn into ice and snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) said it will be cold Sunday evening with a chance of light snow late tonight into Monday morning. The temperatures are expected to warm up […]