Flooding around Kane and McHenry Counties in Illinois – 3/19/2019

Jesse Walters of JWSevereWeather and Storm Chasing Video documents moderate flooding and high flow rates from a couple of dams and a neighborhood along the Fox River. Recent rainfall and melting snow from primarily Wisconsin are contributing factors to the current conditions. All footage obtained during the afternoon on March 19, 2019 in the Aurora, Elgin, and McHenry, Illinois areas.
Shot Description

Shots 1-6 – High flow rates on the Fox River from a fully opened dam in Aurora, Illinois.

Shots 7-9 – High flow rates on the Fox River from a fully opened dam in Elgin, Illinois.

Shots 10-14 – Flooded areas of the Riverdale Subdivision in McHenry, Illinois.

SID: Jesse Walters

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