Fox River at McHenry (Stratton Lock and Dam) tailwater

Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 7:34 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 12 - McHenry Waste Water Treatment Plant property is threatened. Miller Road is threatened west of the river in McHenry.
  • 11 - Multiple structures along the river are threatened in downtown McHenry. River Road is threatened at IL-120 (Elm Street) in McHenry.
  • 10.5 - IL-176 is threatened near Holiday Hills.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.3092, -88.2514
RFC NCRFC
State IL
WFO LOT
County McHenry
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 05549501

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 5.38 ft on 04-08-2024
2. 4.10 ft on 03-06-2023
3. 6.20 ft on 05-23-2020
4. 5.49 ft on 05-04-2020
5. 5.93 ft on 10-08-2019

Historic Crests

1. 7.65 ft on 07-22-2017
2. 7.64 ft on 04-23-2013
3. 7.50 ft on 04-05-1960 (P)
4. 7.20 ft on 10-02-1986
5. 7.04 ft on 04-02-1979

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 736.98 ft
moderate Flooding 735.98 ft
minor Flooding 733.98 ft
action 732.98 ft
Latest Value 731.18 ft
Gauge Zero 729.98 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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