Lake and McHenry County Scanner: Numerous roads shut down, homes begin taking on water as flooding continues in Lake and McHenry counties
Lake and McHenry County Scanner: Major flooding throughout Lake and McHenry counties after third round of thunderstorms
Lake and McHenry County Scanner: Officials raise flood alert to highest level as residents face road closures, flooded homes in Lake and McHenry counties
McHenry was at one time the county seat of McHenry County, which once included adjoining Lake County to the east. McHenry took its name from the county, which was named for Major William McHenry, a prominent US Army officer in the Black Hawk War.
McHenry County originally stretched all the way east to Lake Michigan, with the county seat centrally in McHenry, but in 1839, the eastern townships of the county were carved out forming Lake County.
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Officials have raised a flood alert to the highest level as residents face continued road closures and flooded homes in Lake and McHenry counties, with the Fox River near cresting on Wednesday.
McHenry County is the natural choice to live, visit and do business. McHenry County is also special for its deep commitment to its tourism industry and local economic development.
Numerous roads have been closed and homes have begun taking on water as flooding continues in Lake and McHenry counties, with officials warning that the Fox River will continue rising.