McHenry County Emergency Management Agency

04/29/2026

Lake County and McHenry County, in partnership with the American Red Cross, are inviting residents impacted by recent severe storms and flooding to visit a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC), a one-stop location where residents can access recovery assistance, meet directly with agencies and get help navigating next steps after flooding.

Two MARCs will be offered, and residents from both counties may go to either location:

Friday, May 1 | 4 - 8 pm
Life Bridge Christian Church
700 W. Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL 60084

Saturday, May 2 | 9 am - 1 pm
Village of Cary City Hall
755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013

Hosted by the American Red Cross, the MARC brings together multiple agencies and organizations to help residents take the next steps in their recovery. Residents can meet one-on-one with experts, ask questions and access services that may not be easily available elsewhere.

If your home or property was impacted, even if the damage seems minor, it’s important to find out what type of assistance is available to you. This is an opportunity to meet face-to-face with multiple agencies in one place and get answers specific to your situation. For example, damage to two or more appliances could qualify for financial assistance.

At the MARC, residents can:
* Find out if they may qualify for financial assistance, even for smaller losses
* Report storm and flood damage in person
* Obtain well water sampling kits and instructions
* Learn about financial assistance available to Veterans
* Receive cleanup supplies such as totes, trash bags, gloves, and more
* Speak directly with the Illinois Department of Insurance about claims and coverage
* Connect with agencies, including the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and other support organizations
* Get connected to cleanup assistance services

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to gather information and connect with resources that can help speed their recovery.

04/29/2026

Please distribute to those who may have been affected by the April floods.

Important information from McHenry County Emergency Management Agency if you were affected by the flooding please read the following.

04/26/2026

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/56bafe3b44854af192993d73a2201765?portalUrl=https://ilema.maps.arcgis.com Please report flood damage here.

04/25/2026

Don’t drive around barriers or walk around areas cordoned off due to flooding! Besides being dangerous, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies have been ticketing people for doing so. These cordons are in place for your safety. Remember that a car can lose control and get swept away by only 12 inches of flowing water. Turn around - don't drown!

04/25/2026

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The budget is displayed via Questica OpenBook, an interactive tool that shows all levels of the budget, from a high-level summary by category to revenue or expense account detail by fund and department.

04/25/2026

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04/24/2026

If your home or property sustained damage during the April 17-18, 2026 severe weather outbreak, or the April 2026 flooding, please click on the link below to report it. Reporting your damage helps McHenry County qualify for state and federal disaster assistance. The deadline to report is April 30.

Report Flood Damage Online

Parts of McHenry County, especially along the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes, are susceptible to flooding during major storm events in Illinois and Wisconsin. This page contains information and resources to aid homeowners and business owners who are affected by flooding.

04/24/2026

Last week McHenry County EMA, with several area partners, got to meet with our legislators in Springfield. Thank-you Senator Wilcox for your time and comments.

04/24/2026

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For the most updated information regarding road closures due to flooding, please use this interactive map: https://mchenrycountygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=f6d0cfca76ac4132a31368c5fa3b9036&fbclid=IwY2xjawRXS4JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3ZUVXUVA0MW9xbW9lWWRlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqeuEdt-TzxZ-2wlX7zHfN7ysbOc85fWNFhxwoEPux0rLWSDUd0Ae5Km0-tG_aem_ZRexKntUXfJ8XbUZlFnKZQ Please be a good neighbor and respect all barricades and posted closures. Just 12 inches of rushing water can carry away most cars. Turn around, don't drown!

04/11/2026

The Fox River has been in flood stage for a couple of days, with more precipitation on the way. If you have flood damage, please self-report on our web page. EMA staff toured several areas of the county yesterday and found high levels, but did not observe property damage. We'll be keeping an eye on this in order to assist the communities and seek state/federal aid should conditions warrant.

For apartment landlords: If damage to individual apartments can be determined, apartments should be submitted separately. If all apartments in a building have similar damage, submit them as a group and and enter the range in the Unit/Suite field. Indicate the total number of apartments in the Additi...