Major flooding throughout Lake and McHenry counties after third round of thunderstorms
Lake and McHenry County Scanner • • general
Key Points:
- Severe thunderstorms struck Lake and McHenry counties for the third time this week, bringing tornado warnings, heavy rainfall, and major flooding, especially along the Fox and Des Plaines Rivers.
- Tornado warnings were issued due to radar-indicated rotation and funnel cloud sightings near Route 173 in McHenry County, though tornado touchdowns have not yet been confirmed.
- Flooding led to road closures and power outages, with sandbag distributions in Algonquin and multiple flooded streets reported in Gurnee, Libertyville, and surrounding areas.
- Water levels on the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes are rising to moderate or major flood stages, prompting closures of waterways and warnings for continued flood risks into next week.
- Officials urge residents to avoid flooded roads, remain alert in flood-prone areas, and prepare for potential additional flooding despite expected clearer weather next week.
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