A flood warning remains in effect until 1 p.m. Saturday for areas along the Fox River and Chain O' Lakes in Lake and McHenry counties. (Caren Lissner/Patch)
MCHENRY COUNTY, IL —Several Lake and McHenry County roadways have been closed due to flooding, officials said Tuesday.
Here is a look at roads that have been closed as of 1 p.m. Tuesday:
River Road from McHenry Dam Road to West Fernview Lane is now closed due to flooding, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.
Rawson Bridge Road from the Broken Oar to Tuxedo Lane in Cary has been closed until further notice due to flooding, according to a post on the McHenry County Facebook page. The roadway is also closed west of Roberts Road in Lake County due to water on the pavement, according to Lake County PASSAGE.
Grand Avenue east of Rollins Road in Fox Lake has been closed due to water on pavement, according to Lake County officials.
Route 59 from Route 22 to Scott Rd in North Barrington is closed due to water on pavement, according to Lake County PASSAGE.
Rising water levels are beginning to "encroach on River Road near Moraine Hills State Park," officials with the McHenry County Division of Transportation said Monday afternoon. "Drive slowly and only continue if you are certain you can safely navigate the conditions," officials said. "MCDOT is continuously evaluating the situation and is prepared to close this section of River Road if conditions become unsafe."
Cornish Park in Algonquin is closed due to rising water levels along the riverbank, and residents are asked to avoid all areas immediately adjacent to the Fox River in Algonquin as a safety precaution, village officials said.
A flood warning remains in effect until 1 p.m. Saturday for areas along the Fox River and Chain O' Lakes in Lake and McHenry counties.
"Additional road closures are expected throughout the county as water levels continue to rise. Please obey all posted barriers and stay updated through our social media and mobile app," officials with the McHenry County Sheriff's Office said.