<p>The Fox River in Algonquin, Illinois, was forecast</a> to crest at a record level of 12.9 feet on Tuesday, July 18, after having risen two feet above flood stage</a> the previous Friday.</p><p>If the river crests at the forecasted level, it would be slightly above the record of 12.7 feet set in 2013.</p><p>McHenry County officials have declared a state of emergency, and Gov. Bruce Rauner declared McHenry, Lake and Kane counties disaster areas because of the flooding. The flooding was triggered by a storm that started on July 11. The Des Plaines River also was flooding in Illinois. The Fox River flooding was also affecting several Wisconsin communities. Credit: Village of Algonquin via Storyful</p><br />
