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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Lincoln, IL

February 19, 2014Clay County, Richland County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Feb 19, 2014, 8:02 PM CST for Clay County, Richland County, Illinois. It took effect at Feb 20, 2014, 10:52 AM CST. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 19, 2014, 8:02 PM CST (02:02 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 20, 2014, 10:52 AM CST
Expired
Feb 27, 2014, 4:20 AM CST
In force
7 days
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Clay County, IL, Richland County, IL

The radar

The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Little Wabash River below Clay City (CLAI2). The gauge peaked at 19.55 ft at Feb 26, 2014, 2:00 AM CST.

actionminormoderate10152002/2002/2102/2202/2302/2402/2502/2602/2702/28
Action stage
15 ft
Minor stage
18 ft
Moderate stage
22 ft
Major stage
25 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03379500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

816 
WGUS43 KILX 200202
FLWILX
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
802 PM CST WED FEB 19 2014

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

Due to recent snow melt and expected rainfall of between one half
and three quarters of an inch on Thursday, significant rises are
expected along the Little Wabash River over the next several days.

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for flooding.
Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

&&

ILC025-159-201602-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0002.140221T1047Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140221T1047Z.140223T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
802 PM CST WED FEB 19 2014

The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* from late Thursday night until further notice.
* At  745 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 19.4 feet by Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Thu    Fri    Sat

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  14.9 Wed 8 PM    15.9   18.1   18.9


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$

Barnes
15 follow-up statements
416 
WGUS83 KILX 201501
FLSILX

FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
901 AM CST THU FEB 20 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

.Significant rises have occurred over the last 24 hours due to 
the snow melt from the last few days, and the ground being frozen. 
The Little Wabash River near Clay City was just shy of flood stage 
this morning, and the river will rise above flood stage shortly. 
Minor flooding will then continue for several days.

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-210501-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.140220T1652Z-140225T1647Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1652Z.140223T1200Z.140225T1047Z.NO/
901 AM CST THU FEB 20 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until Tuesday morning.
* At  845 AM Thursday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 19.2 feet by Sunday afternoon.The river will fall 
  below flood stage by early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&

                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6 AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  17.8 Thu 9 AM    18.8   19.0   19.2


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
Geelhart
378 
WGUS83 KILX 210255
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
855 PM CST THU FEB 20 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-211655-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140223T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
855 PM CST THU FEB 20 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until further notice.
* At  845 PM Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet by 
  Sunday afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.0 Thu 9 PM    19.3   19.5   19.9


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
899 
WGUS83 KILX 211513
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
913 AM CST FRI FEB 21 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-220513-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140226T1415Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140223T1800Z.140226T0815Z.NO/
913 AM CST FRI FEB 21 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until Wednesday morning.
* At  845 AM Friday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.2 feet by 
  Sunday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.3 Fri 9 AM    19.6   20.1   20.0


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$

DRH
012 
WGUS83 KILX 220327
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
927 PM CST FRI FEB 21 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-221727-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140226T1415Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140223T1800Z.140226T0815Z.NO/
927 PM CST FRI FEB 21 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until Wednesday morning.
* At  845 PM Friday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.2 feet by 
  Sunday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.4 Fri 9 PM    19.6   20.1   20.0


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$

Barnes
619 
WGUS83 KILX 221351
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
751 AM CST SAT FEB 22 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-230351-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140227T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140224T0600Z.140227T0000Z.NO/
751 AM CST SAT FEB 22 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until late Wednesday night.
* At 745 AM Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by 
  early Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&

                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.4 Sat 8 AM    20.1   20.5   20.0

&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
665 
WGUS83 KILX 230349
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
949 PM CST SAT FEB 22 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-231749-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140227T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140224T0600Z.140227T0000Z.NO/
949 PM CST SAT FEB 22 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until late Wednesday night.
* At  945 PM Saturday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by 
  early Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is
  flooded.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.2 Sat 10 PM   20.1   20.5   20.0


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
419 
WGUS83 KILX 231451
FLSILX

FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
851 AM CST SUN FEB 23 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties.

.River levels will remain fairly steady around Clay City through 
tonight, before beginning a slow fall. The river should fall below
flood stage early Tuesday.

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-240451-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140225T1536Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140222T1530Z.140225T0936Z.NO/
851 AM CST SUN FEB 23 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until Tuesday morning.
* At  845 AM Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Mon    Tue    Wed

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.1 Sun 9 AM    19.1   17.8   15.3


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
Geelhart
453 
WGUS83 KILX 240417
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
1017 PM CST SUN FEB 23 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-241817-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140225T1536Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140222T1530Z.140225T0936Z.NO/
1017 PM CST SUN FEB 23 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until Tuesday morning.
* At  945 PM Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Mon    Tue    Wed

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.1 Sun 10 PM   19.1   17.8   15.3


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
571 
WGUS83 KILX 241505
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
905 AM CST MON FEB 24 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-250505-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140226T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140222T1530Z.140226T0000Z.NO/
905 AM CST MON FEB 24 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until late Tuesday night.
* At  845 AM Monday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Tue    Wed    Thu

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.1 Mon 9 AM    18.9   16.5   12.5


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
088 
WGUS83 KILX 250238
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
838 PM CST MON FEB 24 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-251638-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140226T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140222T1530Z.140226T0000Z.NO/
838 PM CST MON FEB 24 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until late Tuesday night.
* At  745 PM Monday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Tue    Wed    Thu

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.2 Mon 8 PM    18.9   16.5   12.5


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
950 
WGUS83 KILX 251453
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
853 AM CST TUE FEB 25 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-260453-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140227T2136Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140226T0000Z.140227T1536Z.NO/
853 AM CST TUE FEB 25 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At  845 AM Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.5 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Wed    Thu    Fri

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.3 Tue 9 AM    19.4   18.3   15.3


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
819 
WGUS83 KILX 260152
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
752 PM CST TUE FEB 25 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-261552-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140227T2136Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140226T0600Z.140227T1536Z.NO/
752 PM CST TUE FEB 25 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At 745 PM Tuesday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is near its this evening. The river will fall below
  flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Wed    Thu    Fri

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.5 Tue 8 PM    19.4   18.3   15.3


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
058 
WGUS83 KILX 261434
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
834 AM CST WED FEB 26 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-270434-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140227T2300Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140226T0845Z.140227T1700Z.NO/
834 AM CST WED FEB 26 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At  745 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Thu    Fri    Sat

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.5 Wed 8 AM    18.5   15.5   10.9


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$

Barnes
648 
WGUS83 KILX 270143
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
743 PM CST WED FEB 26 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.

Additional river and weather information is available at 
www.weather.gov/ilx.

&&

ILC025-159-271543-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140227T1612Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140226T0845Z.140227T1012Z.NO/
743 PM CST WED FEB 26 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* until Thursday morning.
* At 645 PM Wednesday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage by early
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Thu    Fri    Sat

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.1 Wed 7 PM    17.7   14.4   11.7


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$
Smith
916 
WGUS83 KILX 271020
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
420 AM CST THU FEB 27 2014
 

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in 
Illinois...

  Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. River levels are 
expected to continue falling.

Since flooding has subsided, this will be the last statement for this
flooding event.

ILC025-159-271050-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140227T1612Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140220T1605Z.140226T0845Z.140227T0856Z.NO/
420 AM CST THU FEB 27 2014

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* At  345 AM Thursday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  256 AM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 14.4 feet by tomorrow
  morning.


&&


                  Fld  Observed         Forecast 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  17.9 Thu 4 AM    14.4   11.7    8.7


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846             

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 19, 9:16 PM CSTHigh Wind WatchILXCass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles and 29 more6 hr
Feb 19, 11:12 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningILXFulton, Knox5 days
Feb 19, 11:12 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningILXFulton4 days
Feb 20, 3:15 AM CSTHigh Wind WarningILXCass, Champaign, Christian, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar and 19 more20 hr
Feb 20, 3:15 AM CSTWind AdvisoryILXCass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles and 29 more24 hr
Feb 20, 11:46 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningILXKnox, Stark5 hr
Feb 20, 2:20 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXCass, Mason, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon, Schuyler and 1 more40 min
Feb 20, 2:40 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryILXFulton, Knox, McLean, Marshall, Peoria, Stark and 2 more2 hr
Feb 20, 2:45 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXFulton, Schuyler30 min
Feb 20, 2:49 PM CSTTornado WarningILXCass, Mason, Morgan, Scott26 min
Feb 20, 3:17 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXMason, Menard28 min
Feb 20, 3:29 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXChristian, Sangamon31 min
Feb 20, 3:49 PM CSTTornado WarningILXChristian, Sangamon26 min
Feb 20, 4:01 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXChristian, Coles, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt and 1 more59 min
Feb 20, 4:08 PM CSTTornado WarningILXDeWitt, Logan, Macon, Sangamon22 min
Feb 20, 4:09 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningILXSangamon5 hr
Feb 20, 4:11 PM CSTTornado WarningILXChristian, Shelby34 min
Feb 20, 4:40 PM CSTTornado WarningILXColes, Douglas, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby35 min
Feb 20, 4:47 PM CSTTornado WarningILXEffingham, Moultrie, Shelby28 min
Feb 20, 5:06 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXClark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and 3 more54 min
Feb 20, 5:12 PM CSTTornado WarningILXColes, Douglas, Edgar33 min
Feb 20, 5:14 PM CSTTornado WarningILXClark, Coles, Cumberland, Edgar31 min
Feb 20, 5:42 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningILXDeWitt, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby6 hr
Feb 20, 5:45 PM CSTTornado WarningILXEdgar, Vermilion30 min
Feb 20, 5:48 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningILXChampaign, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland and 7 more6 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.