December 22, 2024
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Flooding on the Fox

A Northwest Herald series tackles what local, state and federal officials are trying to mitigate flooding in the Fox River watershed and how northern Illinois residents have been and could be impacted by past and future flooding and stormwater policies.

Photos: Flooding on the Illinois River near Starved Rock and Ottawa

Flooding occurred at Starved Rock State Park and Ottawa on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The lower parking lot was closed at Starved Rock State Park.

Water survey to analyze flood risks in McHenry County

Surveyors will be out in or near the communities of Harvard, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood, Marengo and Union as part of a study to help local communities identify areas of high flood risk.

By Shaw Local News Network●

Our View: Collaboration key in addressing flooding

Flooding isn’t going away – not on the Rock River or the Fox or the Illinois.

By Shaw Local News Network Editorial Board●

Our View: Work needs to continue on Fox River flooding

Don’t let the ball drop after the dissolution of the Fox River Flood Commission more than a year ago

By Shaw Local News Network Editorial Board●

Flooding on the Fox: An Ottawa flood alliance inspired a similar group for the Fox River in 2019, but what’s happened since?

New, follow-up coalition has been discussed but not yet formed, Fox Waterway Agency executive director says

By Cassie Buchman●

Flooding on the Fox: Fox Waterway Agency positioned to start catching up on dredging after insufficient pace on flood mitigation work

New $1.2M processing facility could add revenue to Fox Watery Way agency budget that officials say is underfunded

By Sam Lounsberry●

Flooding on the Fox: Buyouts work for some, but not others, as a flood mitigation tool in McHenry County

Interest in leaving shown by Dubell Park residents, but lack of funding will keeps homes at risk

By Sam Lounsberry●

Flooding on the Fox: Flood insurance in McHenry County and across the nation is undergoing a big change. Here’s why.

New way of calculating National Flood Insurance Program to begin to take effect this year

By Sam Lounsberry●