River floodwaters force road closures and warnings across Lake and McHenry counties
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Heavy rainfall pushed the Fox River and Des Plaines River above flood stage in Lake and McHenry counties, prompting widespread road closures (including Grand Avenue in Gurnee and River Road near Moraine Hills) and flood warnings as officials warn major flooding could rise downstream; residents are urged to avoid floodwaters, heed closures, and use bottled water if wells are contaminated while sandbagging efforts continue.
- Numerous roads shut down, homes begin taking on water as flooding continues in Lake and McHenry counties Lake and McHenry County Scanner
- Some Port Barrington residents must travel by boat amid Fox River flooding after severe Chicago-area weather ABC7 Chicago
- Flooding concerns continues in Lake County WGN-TV
- During intense flooding, Levee 37 proving effective at keeping the waters at bay Daily Herald
- High River Level Keeps Golf, Central, Campground Roads Closed Journal & Topics
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