Alert archive / Illinois / River Flood Warnings in 2014
River Flood Warning 39, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Sep 10, 2014, 6:21 AM CDT for Fulton County, Illinois. It took effect at Sep 10, 2014, 6:15 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2014, 6:21 AM CDT (11:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 10, 2014, 6:15 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 14, 2014, 4:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Fulton County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:21 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 Spoon River (W-IL) at Seville (SEVI2). The gauge peaked at 20.44 ft at Sep 11, 2014, 9:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 19 ft
- Minor stage
- 22 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 30 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05570000, 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.
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WGUS43 KILX 101121
FLWILX
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
621 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2014
...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a flood
warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County
.Heavy rainfall has occurred over the Spoon River basin over the
past 24 hours which was producing significant rises along the
river this morning.
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.
&&
ILC057-110121-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0039.140911T1734Z-140914T0900Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.140911T1734Z.140912T1200Z.140914T0300Z.NO/
621 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2014
The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Spoon River at Seville.
* From Thursday afternoon until late Saturday night.
* At 545 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and
continue to rise to near 24.4 feet by Friday morning. The river will
fall below flood stage by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
Seville 22 12.9 Wed 6 AM 20.7 24.4 23.7
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4037 9011
4030 9015 4041 9040
$$
Smith6 follow-up statements
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WGUS43 KILX 101438
FLWILX
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
938 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2014
...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a flood
warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Fulton and Knox Counties
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for flooding.
Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
ILC057-095-110438-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0040.140910T2232Z-140912T2046Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.140910T2232Z.140911T1200Z.140912T1446Z.NO/
938 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2014
The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Spoon River at London Mills.
* From this afternoon until Friday afternoon.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 17.7 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall
below flood stage by Friday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
London Mills 15 8.8 Wed 9 AM 17.7 15.6 10.0
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
ILC057-110437-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0039.140910T2315Z-140913T1512Z/
/SEVI2.2.ER.140910T2315Z.140912T0000Z.140913T0912Z.NO/
938 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2014
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spoon River at Seville.
* From this evening until Saturday morning.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 26 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall
below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 26 feet...Residences in Bernadotte begin to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
Seville 22 16.4 Wed 9 AM 25.1 25.0 21.3
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4037 9011
4030 9015 4041 9040
$$
07906
WGUS83 KILX 110201
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
901 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Fulton and Knox Counties
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC057-095-111601-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-140912T2046Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.140910T2109Z.140911T1200Z.140912T1446Z.NO/
901 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 845 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.6 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
London Mills 15 16.5 Wed 9 PM 17.6 15.6 10.0
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
ILC057-111601-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-140912T2100Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.140911T1000Z.140912T0000Z.140912T1500Z.NO/
901 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 845 PM Wednesday the stage was 20 feet.
* Flood stage is 22 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow morning and
continue to rise to near 23.5 feet by tomorrow evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 23 feet...Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
Seville 22 20.0 Wed 9 PM 22.4 22.5 17.9
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4037 9011
4030 9015 4041 9040
$$716
WGUS83 KILX 110944
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
444 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Fulton and Knox Counties
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC057-095-112344-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-140912T2046Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.140910T2109Z.140911T1200Z.140912T1446Z.NO/
444 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 345 AM Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.6 feet by this
morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Spoon River
London Mills 15 17.0 Thu 4 AM 15.6 10.0 7.0
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
ILC057-112343-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-140913T0508Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.140912T0300Z.140912T1200Z.140912T2308Z.NO/
444 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spoon River at Seville.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 345 AM Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 22.8 feet by tomorrow morning.The river will fall below
flood stage by tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Spoon River
Seville 22 20.4 Thu 4 AM 22.8 19.8 14.7
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4037 9011
4030 9015 4041 9040
$$
Smith406
WGUS83 KILX 111501
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1001 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Fulton and Knox Counties
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC057-095-120501-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-140912T0748Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.140910T2109Z.140911T0815Z.140912T0148Z.NO/
1001 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until late tonight.
* At 945 AM Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding begins to agricultural land
near the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Spoon River
London Mills 15 16.4 Thu 10 AM 13.1 8.0 6.3
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
ILC057-120501-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-140913T1240Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.140912T0515Z.140912T1800Z.140913T0640Z.NO/
1001 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 945 AM Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow morning and
continue to rise to near 23.0 feet by tomorrow afternoon.The river
will fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Spoon River
Seville 22 20.4 Thu 10 AM 22.7 21.2 16.6
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4037 9011
4030 9015 4041 9040
$$322
WGUS83 KILX 120100
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
800 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC057-121500-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-140913T1800Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.140913T0300Z.140913T0600Z.140913T1200Z.NO/
800 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 745 PM Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue
to rise to near 22.1 feet by early Saturday morning.The river will
fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Water begins to flood agricultural areas
near the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Spoon River
Seville 22 20.4 Thu 8 PM 21.1 22.0 17.7
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4037 9011
4030 9015 4041 9040
$$
Shimon977
WGUS83 KILX 121511
FLSILX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1011 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2014
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in
Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. River levels are
expected to continue falling.
This will be the last statement for this flooding event.
ILC057-121541-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-140913T1800Z/
/SEVI2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1011 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2014
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Spoon River at Seville.
* At 945 AM Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 20.5 feet. The
river will fall to 15.3 feet by Sunday night.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon
Spoon River
Seville 22 18.7 Fri 10 AM 15.3 12.3 10.9
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4037 9011
4030 9015 4041 9040
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 5:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Fulton, Schuyler | 66 min |
| Sep 10, 6:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Fulton, Knox, Mason, Menard, Peoria, Tazewell and 1 more | 55 min |
| Sep 10, 6:36 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Schuyler | 6 hr |
| Sep 10, 6:49 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford | 56 min |
| Sep 10, 9:38 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Fulton, Knox | 54 hr |
| Sep 10, 10:33 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, Macon, Menard, Piatt, Sangamon | 3 hr |
| Sep 10, 2:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Logan, Menard | 64 min |
| Sep 10, 2:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Morgan, Sangamon | 61 min |
| Sep 10, 3:06 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Macon | 6 hr |
| Sep 10, 3:15 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Christian, Logan, Macon, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon | 6 hr |
| Sep 10, 3:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Christian, DeWitt, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, Sangamon | 61 min |
| Sep 10, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Cass, Fulton, Mason | 8 days |
| Sep 10, 4:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Brown, Cass, Morgan, Schuyler | 11 days |
| Sep 10, 4:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Champaign, Piatt | 57 min |
| Sep 10, 5:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Coles, Moultrie | 56 min |
| Sep 10, 6:44 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Clark, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie | 3 hr |
| Sep 10, 6:51 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Effingham, Jasper | 39 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.