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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Apr 2, 2014, 9:21 PM CDT for Lawrence County, Illinois. It took effect at Apr 3, 2014, 9:54 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2014, 9:21 PM CDT (02:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 3, 2014, 9:54 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 11, 2014, 5:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 8 days
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Lawrence County, IL
The radar
The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville (LAWI2). The gauge peaked at 35.93 ft at Apr 6, 2014, 3:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 27 ft
- Minor stage
- 30 ft
- Moderate stage
- 37 ft
- Major stage
- 41 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03346500, 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.
460
WGUS43 KILX 030221
FLWILX
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
921 PM CDT WED APR 2 2014
...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a flood
warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Embarras River at Ste Marie affecting Crawford and Jasper Counties
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland
Counties
.Synopsis...Heavy rain has fallen over a good portion of southeast Illinois
over the past 12 to 18 hours causing significant rises in many area rivers
and streams.
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.
&&
ILC033-079-031621-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0020.140404T0320Z-140406T0600Z/
/STMI2.1.ER.140404T0320Z.140404T1800Z.140406T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT WED APR 2 2014
The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Embarras River at Ste Marie.
* from Thursday evening to late Saturday night.
* At 845 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue
to rise to near 19.9 feet by Friday afternoon.The river will fall
below flood stage by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Highway 9 floods between Ste Marie
and Willow Hill.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Ste Marie 19 8.7 Wed 9 PM 13.5 19.8 19.3
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8811 3892 8795 3892 8779 3885 8773
3885 8801 3896 8815
$$
ILC101-031620-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0021.140403T1454Z-140411T1000Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1454Z.140405T0600Z.140411T0400Z.NO/
921 PM CDT WED APR 2 2014
The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* from Thursday morning to Friday April 11.
* At 845 PM Wednesday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 35.8 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall
below flood stage by Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 22.5 Wed 9 PM 28.5 35.0 35.8
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
ILC025-159-031620-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0022.140403T0511Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.140403T0511Z.140406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT WED APR 2 2014
The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* until further notice.
* At 345 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow morning and
continue to rise to near 21.8 feet by Sunday morning.
* 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 Thu Fri Sat
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18 7.6 Wed 4 PM 20.4 21.5 21.7
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
Smith17 follow-up statements
161
WGUS83 KILX 031451
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
951 AM CDT THU APR 3 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Ste Marie affecting Crawford and Jasper Counties
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC033-079-040451-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0020.140404T0730Z-140406T0600Z/
/STMI2.1.ER.140404T0730Z.140404T1800Z.140406T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT THU APR 3 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Ste Marie.
* from late tonight to late Saturday night.
* At 845 AM Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow morning and
continue to rise to near 19.4 feet by tomorrow afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Highway 9 floods between Ste Marie
and Willow Hill.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Ste Marie 19 13.6 Thu 9 AM 19.3 19.1 18.8
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8811 3892 8795 3892 8779 3885 8773
3885 8801 3896 8815
$$
ILC101-040450-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.140403T1732Z-140411T0800Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1732Z.140405T0600Z.140411T0200Z.NO/
951 AM CDT THU APR 3 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Friday April 11.
* At 845 AM Thursday the stage was 28.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 36.3 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will
fall below flood stage by Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 28.4 Thu 9 AM 34.9 36.3 35.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$374
WGUS83 KILX 040324
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1024 PM CDT THU APR 3 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Ste Marie affecting Crawford and Jasper Counties
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC033-079-041724-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0020.140404T0630Z-140405T0800Z/
/STMI2.2.ER.140404T0630Z.140404T1800Z.140405T0200Z.NO/
1024 PM CDT THU APR 3 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Ste Marie.
* from late tonight to late Friday night.
* At 945 PM Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow morning and
continue to rise to near 20.2 feet by tomorrow afternoon.The river
will fall below flood stage by tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet...Water overtops a few private levees in the
Ste Marie area.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Ste Marie 19 15.6 Thu 10 PM 20.1 18.6 18.3
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8811 3892 8795 3892 8779 3885 8773
3885 8801 3896 8815
$$
ILC101-041723-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140411T0325Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140405T1200Z.140410T2125Z.NO/
1024 PM CDT THU APR 3 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Thursday April 10.
* At 945 PM Thursday the stage was 31.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 36.4 feet by
Saturday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 31.1 Thu 10 PM 34.6 36.4 35.6
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Smith468
WGUS83 KILX 040336
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1036 PM CDT THU APR 3 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Ste Marie affecting Crawford and Jasper Counties
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC033-079-041736-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0020.140404T2030Z-140407T1700Z/
/STMI2.2.ER.140404T2030Z.140406T0000Z.140407T1100Z.NO/
1036 PM CDT THU APR 3 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Ste Marie.
* from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon.
* At 945 PM Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and
continue to rise to near 21.0 feet by Saturday evening.The river
will fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet...Water overtops a few private levees in the
Ste Marie area.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Ste Marie 19 15.6 Thu 10 PM 17.3 20.5 20.9
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8811 3892 8795 3892 8779 3885 8773
3885 8801 3896 8815
$$
ILC101-041736-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140411T2034Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T0000Z.140411T1434Z.NO/
1036 PM CDT THU APR 3 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Friday April 11.
* At 945 PM Thursday the stage was 31.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 36.7 feet by
Saturday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...The road across Poteet Bridge floods. Some
houses are isolated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 31.1 Thu 10 PM 32.6 36.0 36.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$663
WGUS83 KILX 041457
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
957 AM CDT FRI APR 4 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Ste Marie affecting Crawford and Jasper Counties
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC033-079-050457-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0020.140405T0000Z-140405T0600Z/
/STMI2.1.ER.140405T0000Z.140405T0000Z.140405T0000Z.NO/
957 AM CDT FRI APR 4 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Ste Marie.
* from this evening to late tonight.
* At 945 AM Friday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this
evening.
* Impact...At 21 feet...Water overtops a few private levees in the
Ste Marie area.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Ste Marie 19 18.5 Fri 10 AM 18.8 17.9 15.2
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8811 3892 8795 3892 8779 3885 8773
3885 8801 3896 8815
$$
ILC101-050457-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140410T1251Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T0600Z.140410T0651Z.NO/
957 AM CDT FRI APR 4 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Thursday morning.
* At 845 AM Friday the stage was 32.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.5 feet by
Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 37 feet...The road across Poteet Bridge floods. Some
houses are isolated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 32.2 Fri 9 AM 34.0 34.5 34.1
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$791
WGUS83 KILX 050210
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
910 PM CDT FRI APR 4 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Ste Marie affecting Crawford and Jasper Counties
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland
Counties
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC025-159-051610-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.2.ER.140403T0842Z.140405T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
910 PM CDT FRI APR 4 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* until further notice.
* At 845 PM Friday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.6 feet by
tomorrow afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is
flooded.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18 22.9 Fri 9 PM 23.5 23.5 22.3
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
ILC033-079-051610-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140406T0000Z/
/STMI2.1.ER.140404T2130Z.140405T0115Z.140405T1800Z.NO/
910 PM CDT FRI APR 4 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Ste Marie.
* until Saturday evening.
* At 845 PM Friday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Highway 9 floods between Ste Marie
and Willow Hill.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Ste Marie 19 19.1 Fri 9 PM 19.1 17.9 15.2
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8811 3892 8795 3892 8779 3885 8773
3885 8801 3896 8815
$$
ILC101-051610-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140410T1525Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T0600Z.140410T0925Z.NO/
910 PM CDT FRI APR 4 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Thursday morning.
* At 845 PM Friday the stage was 33.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.0 feet by
Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 33.8 Fri 9 PM 34.3 35.0 34.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Smith918
WGUS83 KILX 051512
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1012 AM CDT SAT APR 5 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
Embarras River at Ste Marie affecting Crawford and Jasper 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.
&&
ILC033-079-060000-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140406T0000Z/
/STMI2.1.ER.140404T2130Z.140405T0515Z.140405T1800Z.NO/
1012 AM CDT SAT APR 5 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Ste Marie.
* until this evening.
* At 915 AM Saturday the stage was 19 feet.
* Flood stage is 19 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 19 feet...County Highway 9 floods between Ste Marie
and Willow Hill.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Ste Marie 19 19.0 Sat 9 AM 18.0 15.2 13.2
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8811 3892 8795 3892 8779 3885 8773
3885 8801 3896 8815
$$
ILC101-060512-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140412T1200Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T1200Z.140412T0600Z.NO/
1012 AM CDT SAT APR 5 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Saturday April 12.
* At 945 AM Saturday the stage was 35.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 30 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.9 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 36 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 35.1 Sat 10 AM 35.9 35.1 34.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07323
WGUS83 KILX 060211
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
911 PM CDT SAT APR 5 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
...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.
&&
ILC025-159-061611-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.2.ER.140403T0842Z.140405T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM CDT SAT APR 5 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* until further notice.
* At 845 PM Saturday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to a stage of 21.6 feet by Monday morning.
* 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 22.9 Sat 9 PM 22.7 21.6 20.3
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
ILC101-061611-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140412T0712Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T0600Z.140412T0112Z.NO/
911 PM CDT SAT APR 5 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Saturday April 12.
* At 845 PM Saturday the stage was 35.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.7 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage next Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 35.6 Sat 9 PM 35.7 34.8 34.2
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$851
WGUS83 KILX 061405
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
905 AM CDT SUN APR 6 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
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.
&&
ILC101-070405-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140411T1600Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T1345Z.140411T1000Z.NO/
905 AM CDT SUN APR 6 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Friday morning.
* At 845 AM Sunday the stage was 35.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 30 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 36 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 35.8 Sun 9 AM 35.4 34.5 33.4
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07422
WGUS83 KILX 070137
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
837 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland
Counties
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC101-071537-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140410T2308Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T2015Z.140410T1708Z.NO/
837 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Thursday evening.
* At 745 PM Sunday the stage was 35.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 35.8 Sun 8 PM 35.3 34.1 33.0
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
ILC025-159-071537-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140411T1930Z/
/CLAI2.2.ER.140403T0842Z.140405T1200Z.140411T1330Z.NO/
837 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 745 PM Sunday the stage was 21.9 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 Friday morning.
* 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 Mon Tue Wed
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18 21.9 Sun 8 PM 21.5 20.4 19.8
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
Smith175
WGUS83 KILX 071356
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
856 AM CDT MON APR 7 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC101-080356-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140411T0130Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T2015Z.140410T1930Z.NO/
856 AM CDT MON APR 7 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Thursday evening.
* At 745 AM Monday the stage was 35.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.8 feet by this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 35.8 Mon 8 AM 34.6 32.7 30.6
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Barnes033
WGUS83 KILX 080213
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
913 PM CDT MON APR 7 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
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.
&&
ILC101-081613-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140411T0600Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T2015Z.140411T0000Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON APR 7 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until late Thursday night.
* At 845 PM Monday the stage was 35.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 35.6 Mon 9 PM 34.8 32.9 31.1
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
ILC025-159-081612-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140411T2247Z/
/CLAI2.2.ER.140403T0842Z.140405T1200Z.140411T1647Z.NO/
913 PM CDT MON APR 7 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 845 PM Monday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is
flooded.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Tue Wed Thu
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18 21.1 Mon 9 PM 20.8 20.2 19.6
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
Smith076
WGUS83 KILX 081543
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1043 AM CDT TUE APR 8 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
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.
&&
ILC101-090543-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140412T1047Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T2015Z.140412T0447Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT TUE APR 8 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until late Friday night.
* At 945 AM Tuesday the stage was 35.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Friday evening.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 35.3 Tue 10 AM 33.9 32.9 31.3
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Barnes102
WGUS83 KILX 090325
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1025 PM CDT TUE APR 8 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC101-091725-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140412T1047Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T2015Z.140412T0447Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT TUE APR 8 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until late Friday night.
* At 945 PM Tuesday the stage was 34.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Friday evening.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 34.7 Tue 10 PM 33.9 32.9 31.3
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Miller996
WGUS83 KILX 091529
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1029 AM CDT WED APR 9 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
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.
&&
ILC101-100529-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140413T0359Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T2015Z.140412T2159Z.NO/
1029 AM CDT WED APR 9 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Saturday evening.
* At 945 AM Wednesday the stage was 34.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...Lumber Mill Road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 34.0 Wed 10 AM 33.2 32.0 30.6
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Barnes389
WGUS83 KILX 100402
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1102 PM CDT WED APR 9 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland
Counties
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC025-159-101802-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140412T0800Z/
/CLAI2.2.ER.140403T0842Z.140405T1200Z.140412T0200Z.NO/
1102 PM CDT WED APR 9 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* until late Friday night.
* At 1045 PM Wednesday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Friday evening.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet...Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18 19.6 Wed 11 PM 19.4 18.8 17.0
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$767
WGUS83 KILX 101440
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
940 AM CDT THU APR 10 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
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.
&&
ILC101-110440-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140411T1647Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T2015Z.140411T1047Z.NO/
940 AM CDT THU APR 10 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* until Friday morning.
* At 9 AM Thursday the stage was 31.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 30 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 33 feet...Lumber Mill Road is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 31.8 Thu 9 AM 29.9 28.1 26.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07692
WGUS83 KILX 110301
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1001 PM CDT THU APR 10 2014
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. River levels are
expected to continue falling.
Since flooding has subsided, this will be the last statement for this
flooding event.
ILC101-110331-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140411T1647Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.140403T1915Z.140406T2015Z.140411T0140Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT THU APR 10 2014
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* At 945 PM Thursday the stage was 29.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 840 PM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 25.2 feet by Saturday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 29.9 Thu 10 PM 28.4 25.2 24.2
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 9:13 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ILX | Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland | 10 hr |
| Apr 2, 9:21 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Crawford, Jasper | 3 days |
| Apr 2, 9:21 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Clay, Richland | 8 days |
| Apr 2, 9:47 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Brown, Cass, Morgan, Schuyler | 12 days |
| Apr 3, 2:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Mason | 34 min |
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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.