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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Lincoln, IL

April 27, 2016Clay County, Richland County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Apr 27, 2016, 9:55 AM CDT for Clay County, Richland County, Illinois. It took effect at Apr 28, 2016, 6:11 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2016, 9:55 AM CDT (14:55 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 28, 2016, 6:11 AM CDT
Expired
May 3, 2016, 9:05 PM CDT
In force
6 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 14:58 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 Little Wabash River below Clay City (CLAI2). The gauge peaked at 18.94 ft at May 2, 2016, 1:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate10152004/2704/2804/2904/3005/0105/0205/0305/0405/05
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.

715 
WGUS43 KILX 271455
FLWILX


FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
955 AM CDT WED APR 27 2016

...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

.Synopsis...Between a half and 1 inch of rain fell across the Little
Wabash river basin yesterday, and an additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rain
is expected today through Thursday. This will likely cause this river
to rise above flood stage at Clay City during Thursday 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.

&&

ILC025-159-280455-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0009.160428T1420Z-160501T1312Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1420Z.160429T0600Z.160501T0712Z.NO/
955 AM CDT WED APR 27 2016

The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* From Thursday morning until Sunday morning.
* At 945 AM Wednesday the stage was 11 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage during Thursday morning and continue 
  to rise to near 19.8 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by early Sunday 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    Thu    Fri    Sat

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  11.0 Wed 10 AM   17.3   19.8   19.3

&&

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

$$

07
13 follow-up statements
960 
WGUS83 KILX 280145
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
845 PM CDT WED APR 27 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-281545-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.160428T1732Z-160501T0800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1732Z.160429T1200Z.160501T0200Z.NO/
845 PM CDT WED APR 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* From Thursday afternoon until late Saturday night.
* At  745 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 19.4 feet by Friday morning.The river will
  fall below flood stage by Saturday 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  12.3 Wed 8 PM    16.8   19.4   19.0


&&

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

$$
462 
WGUS83 KILX 281030
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
530 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-290030-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.160428T1111Z-160430T2100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1111Z.160429T0600Z.160430T1500Z.NO/
530 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* From this morning until Saturday afternoon.
* At 445 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 19.3 feet by tomorrow afternoon.The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Saturday afternoon.
* 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  17.8 Thu 5 AM    19.3   18.3   15.8


&&

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

$$
458 
WGUS83 KILX 281444
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
944 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-290444-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160503T0200Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160430T1200Z.160502T2000Z.NO/
944 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until Monday evening.
* At 9 AM Thursday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.4 feet by 
  Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 22 feet...North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is
  flooded.

&&

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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  18.2 Thu 9 AM    19.7   20.4   19.9

&&

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

$$

07
207 
WGUS83 KILX 290230
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
930 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-291630-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160501T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
930 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  845 PM Thursday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.3 feet by 
  Sunday 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    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  18.3 Thu 9 PM    18.8   19.8   20.3


&&

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

$$

Shimon
114 
WGUS83 KILX 291357
FLSILX

FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
857 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-300357-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160502T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
857 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  845 AM Friday the stage was 17.7 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 20.5 feet by Monday afternoon.
* 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  17.7 Fri 9 AM    18.7   20.2   20.5


&&

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

$$

Barnes
550 
WGUS83 KILX 301427
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
927 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-010427-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160505T1300Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160501T1200Z.160505T0700Z.NO/
927 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until Thursday morning.
* At  845 AM Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to 
  rise to near 19.8 feet by tomorrow afternoon.The river will fall 
  below flood stage by early 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    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  17.5 Sat 9 AM    19.8   19.8   19.6


&&

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

$$

Barnes
381 
WGUS83 KILX 010106
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
806 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-011506-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160504T0430Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160502T0000Z.160503T2230Z.NO/
806 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At  745 PM Saturday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 19.0 feet by early Monday morning.The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Tuesday afternoon.
* 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  17.9 Sat 8 PM    18.7   19.0   18.6


&&

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

$$

Onton
955 
WGUS83 KILX 011430
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
930 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-020430-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160504T0224Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160502T0600Z.160503T2024Z.NO/
930 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At  845 AM Sunday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.0 feet by 
  early tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Tuesday afternoon.
* 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  18.5 Sun 9 AM    18.9   18.4   16.9


&&

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

$$
283 
WGUS83 KILX 020216
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
916 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-021616-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160504T0112Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160502T0600Z.160503T1912Z.NO/
916 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At  845 PM Sunday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.9 feet by 
  early tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Tuesday afternoon.
* 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  18.8 Sun 9 PM    18.8   18.3   16.8


&&

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

$$

Miller
661 
WGUS83 KILX 021451
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
951 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-030451-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160504T1030Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160503T0000Z.160504T0430Z.NO/
951 AM CDT MON MAY 2 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At  945 AM Monday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.0 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage 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  18.9 Mon 10 AM   18.9   17.5   15.4


&&

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

$$
399 
WGUS83 KILX 030147
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
847 PM CDT MON MAY 2 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-031547-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160504T0959Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160502T2030Z.160504T0359Z.NO/
847 PM CDT MON MAY 2 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At  745 PM Monday the stage was 18.9 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  18.9 Mon 8 PM    18.8   17.5   15.5


&&

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

$$

Shimon
811 
WGUS83 KILX 031429
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 
929 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2016

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-040429-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160504T1030Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160502T2030Z.160504T0430Z.NO/
929 AM CDT TUE MAY 3 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City. 
* Until late tonight.
* At  845 AM Tuesday the stage was 18.7 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 
  tonight.
* 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  18.7 Tue 9 AM    17.5   15.5   13.3


&&

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

$$
316 
WGUS83 KILX 040205
FLSILX


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
905 PM CDT TUE MAY 3 2016

...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.

ILC025-159-040235-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160504T1030Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.160428T1056Z.160502T2030Z.160504T0100Z.NO/
905 PM CDT TUE MAY 3 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Little Wabash River near Clay City.
* At 845 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  800 PM Tuesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 15.3 feet by Thursday
  morning.

&&

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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  17.9 Tue 9 PM    17.3   15.3   13.1

&&

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

$$

Auten

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 6:37 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedILXChristian38 min
Apr 27, 6:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXCumberland, Effingham, Jasper, Shelby51 min
Apr 27, 6:46 PM CDTTornado WarningILXEffingham29 min
Apr 27, 6:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXRichland49 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.