Numerous roads shut down, homes begin taking on water as flooding continues in Lake and McHenry counties

Key Points:

• Flood warnings remain in effect for Lake and McHenry counties as the Fox River continues to rise, with major flooding forecasted between Johnsburg and St. Charles; the river stage reached 11.8 feet Tuesday morning, surpassing the 9.5-foot flood stage.
• Numerous roads, homes, yards, and parklands along the Fox River Chain O’Lakes are flooded, with some areas experiencing water levels not seen since 2008; several key roads including Grand Avenue, Route 59, and Rawson Bridge Road remain closed or partially closed due to high water.
• Authorities urge residents to avoid floodwaters, refrain from drinking water from flooded private wells, and utilize sandbagging stations provided by local villages; McHenry County officials warn against driving through flooded roads and have closed River Road due to unsafe conditions.
• Emergency services have been actively responding to flood-related incidents, including a water rescue of an elderly couple in Antioch, and volunteer groups assisting residents with sandbagging efforts to protect homes.
• While no significant rainfall is expected in the coming days, upstream runoff will continue to raise water levels, prompting ongoing monitoring by local transportation and public works departments to ensure public safety and manage road closures.