Station Name: FOX RIVER AT MILLER BRIDGE NEAR MCHENRY, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 728 feet

Nearest Address:
Charles J Miller Rd
McHenry, IL 60051
McHenry County

GPS Coordinates: 42.3233333, -88.2516667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Frost Advisory issued May 6 at 12:41AM CDT until May 6 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 12:41 AM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Low temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Bring them indoors or cover them up.

Frost Advisory issued May 6 at 4:46AM CDT until May 6 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 4:46 AM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:29PM CDT until May 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 9:29 PM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Floodwaters affect property of a home on South Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is minor erosional flood damage to lowland and agricultural land in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 05/02/1921. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 3:04AM CDT until May 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 3:04 AM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Floodwaters affect property of a home on South Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is minor erosional flood damage to lowland and agricultural land in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 03/14/1944. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued early this morning at 415 AM CDT.