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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Lincoln, IL

February 21, 2018Clay County, Richland County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Feb 21, 2018, 9:54 AM CST for Clay County, Richland County, Illinois. It took effect at Feb 22, 2018, 2:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2018, 9:54 AM CST (15:54 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2018, 2:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 3, 2018, 8:52 PM CST
In force
10 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 15:54 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 21.74 ft at Feb 26, 2018, 6:00 AM CST.

actionminormoderate510152002/2102/2202/2302/2402/2502/2602/2702/2803/0103/0203/0303/0403/05
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.

253 
WGUS43 KILX 211554
FLWILX

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
954 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

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.

&&

ILC025-159-220554-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0009.180222T0920Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0920Z.180225T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At  845 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.9 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 20.7 feet by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  10.9 Wed 9 AM    18.4   19.5   20.4


&&

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

$$

EJL
25 follow-up statements
342 
WGUS83 KILX 220205
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
805 PM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-221605-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.180222T0800Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0800Z.180225T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 PM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At  745 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.9 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 20.7 feet by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  16.9 Wed 8 PM    18.6   19.6   20.4


&&

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

$$

25
932 
WGUS83 KILX 221549
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
949 AM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-230549-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180225T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 AM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  845 AM Thursday the stage was 18.6 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 
  early Monday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  18.6 Thu 9 AM    19.3   19.7   20.2


&&

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

$$

EJL
208 
WGUS83 KILX 222206
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
406 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-231206-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
406 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  345 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 20.5 feet by 
  early Monday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.0 Thu 4 PM    19.4   19.7   20.3


&&

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

$$

25
147 
WGUS83 KILX 230203
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
803 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-231603-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180225T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
803 PM CST Thu Feb 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  745 PM Thursday 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 rising to near 21.4 feet by 
  Sunday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.1 Thu 8 PM    19.3   19.9   21.4


&&

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

$$

25
465 
WGUS83 KILX 231734
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1134 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-240734-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180225T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1134 AM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At 1045 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 20.8 feet by 
  Sunday afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.3 Fri 11 AM   19.4   20.8   20.6


&&

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

$$

EJL
088 
WGUS83 KILX 240143
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
743 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-241543-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
743 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  645 PM 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 20.3 feet by 
  Monday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.3 Fri 7 PM    19.3   20.1   20.3


&&

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

$$
924 
WGUS83 KILX 241454
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
854 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-250454-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
854 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  845 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 20.9 feet by 
  tomorrow evening 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    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.4 Sat 9AM    20.6   20.8   20.5


&&

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

$$

EJL
868 
WGUS83 KILX 241546
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
946 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-250546-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
946 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  845 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 21.1 feet by 
  tomorrow evening 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    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.4 Sat 9 AM    20.8   21.0   20.7


&&

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

$$

EJL
802 
WGUS83 KILX 250244
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
844 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-251644-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.2.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
844 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  745 PM Saturday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet by 
  early Monday morning 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    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.0 Sat 8 PM    21.5   21.9   21.7


&&

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

$$

jrp
091 
WGUS83 KILX 251346
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
746 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-260346-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At 645 AM Sunday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by 
  early tomorrow morning 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    Mon    Tue    Wed

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.5 Sun 7 AM   21.5   21.0   20.3


&&

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

$$

EJL
687 
WGUS83 KILX 251939
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
139 PM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-260939-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180302T1840Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T0600Z.180302T1240Z.NO/
139 PM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 1245 PM Sunday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.6 feet by 
  early tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  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  21.0 Sun 1 PM    21.5   21.0   20.2


&&

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

$$

25
783 
WGUS83 KILX 260140
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
740 PM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-261540-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180302T1440Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T0600Z.180302T0840Z.NO/
740 PM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At  645 PM Sunday the stage was 21.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.8 feet by 
  early tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage early
  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  21.5 Sun 7 PM    21.7   21.0   20.2


&&

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

$$

25
461 
WGUS83 KILX 260852
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
252 AM CST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-262252-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180302T1640Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1800Z.180302T1040Z.NO/
252 AM CST Mon Feb 26 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At  245 AM Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.9 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early 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  21.8 Mon 3 AM    21.3   20.5   19.8


&&

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

$$

Bak
311 
WGUS83 KILX 261448
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
848 AM CST Mon Feb 26 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-270448-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180302T1520Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1800Z.180302T0920Z.NO/
848 AM CST Mon Feb 26 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At 745 AM Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.8 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early 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  21.8 Mon 8 AM    21.2   20.3   19.6


&&

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

$$

DRH
899 
WGUS83 KILX 270258
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
858 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-271658-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180302T1520Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.180302T0920Z.NO/
858 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At  845 PM Monday the stage was 21.4 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 
  early 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  21.4 Mon 9 PM    21.1   20.3   19.6


&&

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

$$

25
392 
WGUS83 KILX 271446
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
846 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-280446-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  745 AM Tuesday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 20.2 feet 
  by tomorrow 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    Wed    Thu    Fri

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  21.0 Tue 8 AM    20.2   19.9   19.9


&&

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

$$

jrp
874 
WGUS83 KILX 280236
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
836 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-281636-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  745 PM Tuesday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 20.0 feet 
  by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.6 Tue 8 PM    20.5   20.0   19.9


&&

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

$$

25
913 
WGUS83 KILX 281437
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
837 AM CST Wed Feb 28 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-010437-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T0800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.180304T0200Z.NO/
837 AM CST Wed Feb 28 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until late Saturday night.
* At  745 AM Wednesday the stage was 20.6 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 
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.6 Wed 8 AM    20.2   19.7   18.7


&&

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

$$

jrp
006 
WGUS83 KILX 010146
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
746 PM CST Wed Feb 28 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-011546-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T1800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.180304T1200Z.NO/
746 PM CST Wed Feb 28 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At  645 PM Wednesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.0 feet by 
  early tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  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  20.9 Wed 7 PM    21.0   20.3   19.4


&&

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

$$

25
894 
WGUS83 KILX 011656
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1056 AM CST Thu Mar 1 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-020656-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.180304T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CST Thu Mar 1 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 1045 AM Thursday 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 continue rising to near 21.1 feet by 
  early tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Saturday 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    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  21.1 Thu 11 AM   21.1   19.8   15.9


&&

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

$$

jrp
879 
WGUS83 KILX 020135
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
735 PM CST Thu Mar 1 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-021535-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180305T0030Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.180304T1830Z.NO/
735 PM CST Thu Mar 1 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  645 PM Thursday the stage was 21.0 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 
  Sunday 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    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  21.0 Thu 7 PM    20.7   20.0   19.0


&&

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

$$

25
749 
WGUS83 KILX 021605
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1005 AM CST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-030605-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180305T0705Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.180305T0105Z.NO/
1005 AM CST Fri Mar 2 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until late Sunday night.
* At  945 AM Friday the stage was 20.6 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 
  Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.6 Fri 10 AM   20.2   19.4   15.9


&&

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

$$

jrp
849 
WGUS83 KILX 030214
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
814 PM CST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-031614-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T0849Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.180304T0249Z.NO/
814 PM CST Fri Mar 2 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 745 PM Friday the stage was 20.3 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 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.3 Fri 8 PM    19.8   15.2   13.0


&&

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

$$

EJL
379 
WGUS83 KILX 031606
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1006 AM CST Sat Mar 3 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

&&

ILC025-159-040527-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T0527Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.180303T2327Z.NO/
1006 AM CST Sat Mar 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until this evening.
* At  945 AM Saturday 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 to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet...Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.3 Sat 10 AM   15.5   13.0   11.8


&&

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

$$

jrp
533 
WGUS83 KILX 040252
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
852 PM CST Sat Mar 3 2018

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

  Little Wabash River below 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.

ILC025-159-040322-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T0527Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.180222T0826Z.180226T1200Z.180304T0126Z.NO/
852 PM CST Sat Mar 3 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* At  845 PM Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 726 PM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 13.0 feet by Monday 
  morning.


&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  17.8 Sat 9 PM    16.4   13.0   12.6


&&

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

$$

EJL

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lincoln, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 21, 6:00 AM CST, 3 hours 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 21, 6:00 AM CST, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
600 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
ISSUED AT 430 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

Cancelled winter weather advisory and flood watch for counties
along and west of Sangamon, Logan, Dewitt and McLean. Continued
the flood watch til 6 am for areas east of here. Also continue the
winter weather advisory through 6 am for east central IL.

Early morning radar mosaic shows the precipitation has shifted
east of I-55 with freezing rain and sleet west of a Rantoul to
Mattoon to Salem line, with freezing line pretty close to I-57.
Moderate rains occurring along and east of this area. Areas west
of I-57 have seen a light glaze of ice with up to a tenth inch
especially on elevated surfaces. The precipitation has been moving
eastward a bit quicker than earlier forecasted and have been able
to clear some counties from the flood watch and winter weather
advisory. Untreated roads though will may still be icy and slick
over areas west of I-57 for the early morning commute. Additional
rainfall amounts today should be less than 1 inch over southeast
IL. A strong cold front extended from nw Ohio through southeast IN
into western KY and nw TN and back into south Texas. Meanwhile
1038 mb Canadian high pressure was over central Nebraska. Clouds
were breaking up nw of IL over IA.

Latest forecast models continue rain over southeast IL through the
day, while diminishing it over east central IL next few hours.
Some sunshine possible over nw CWA later this morning/midday as
Canadian high pressure strengthens a t it tracks into WI by
sunset. But thicker cirrus to spread back north across central IL
during the afternoon. Much colder highs today in the mid to upper
30s, expect lower 40s near the Wabash river by Lawrenceville.

Strong high pressure moves east across the Great Lakes tonight
while weak surface low lifts ne along frontal boundary over TN and
southeast KY. Also a disturbance moves ne from southern plains
into MO/mid MS river valley tonight and likely continue rain over
southeast IL tonight, while spreading mixed precipitation
including light freezing rain into central part of CWA, with light
glaze north of I-70 to along I-72 corridor overnight into early
Thu morning. May need another winter weather advisory for this
area by overnight with ice accumulations up to a tenth inch. Have
20-30% chance of light snow overnight as far north as Peoria with
just flurries or dry north of Peoria overnight. Lows tonight range
from mid to upper 20s northern CWA to mid 30s in southeast IL,
with freezing line as far south as Charleston/Mattoon.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday)
ISSUED AT 430 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

On Thu morning have chance of mixed pcpn north of I-72 while rain
south of I-72 with a brief lull in pcpn chances Thu afternoon.
Highs Thu range from upper 30s to around 40F northern CWA to upper
40s in southeast IL. Have more rain likely spreading ne across CWA
during Thu night with a stronger disturbance lifting ne from the
southern plains and into IL by overnight Thu night, with chance
of mixed pcpn over Knox and Stark counties where lows near
freezing. Rest of CWA should be warm enough to support rain with
lows in the mid to upper 30s in central IL and lower 40s in
southeast IL. Have rain chances lingering se of IL river Fri
morning and highest in southeast IL, then just small pops in
southeast IL Fri afternoon as system departs with frontal boundary
ne or just se of Ohio river. Highs Fri in mid to upper 40s
northern CWA and mid 50s southeast IL.

Yet another stronger disturbance lifting ne from southern plains
toward mid MS river valley during Fri night and spreading rain
chances back ne across the area. Models show surface low and cold
front approaching western IL by sunset Saturday with widespread
showers over area along with isolated thunderstorms from I-55
southeast. Between 1-3 inches of rain possible se of I-55 with
highest amounts in southeast IL and this would aggravate flooding
problems again. Warmer highs Sat in lower 50s northern CWA and
lower 60s in southeast IL, and could be warmer if low pressure
tracks further north. Rain chances to diminish from west to east
during overnight Sat night as cold front passes east of IL.

A welcomed stretch of dry weather still expected Sunday through
Tue across central and southeast IL as high pressure settles near
IL Sunday and Monday. Temps are cooler, but still above normal
for late Feb early next week with highs ranging from 45-55F.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 559 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

A large area of rain over eastern IL along and east of I-57, with
light freezing rain on western edge of this precipitation near
I-57 will exit east of CMI in next hour or two. Ceilings around 1k
ft over eastern IL will gradually lift but generally be MVFR range
during this morning. PIA now has VFR conditions and expected to
see these conditions spread east to I-55 later this morning.
Mid/high clouds to blanket the area this afternoon/evening while
clouds lower to 3-5k ft along I-72 overnight as next weather
system approaches from the sw. Added VCSH along I-72 between
08-10Z where light mixed pcpn could get that far north later
tonight. NW to NNW winds of 10-16 kts and gusts to around 20 kts
through mid morning to veer NE this afternoon and tonight and be
in the 8-14 kt range.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch until 6 AM CST early this morning for ILZ044>046-
052>057-061>063-066>068-071>073.

Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM CST early this morning for
ILZ044-045-052>055-061.

&&

SHORT TERM...07
LONG TERM...07
AVIATION...07
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 21, 6:25 AM CST, 3 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
625 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

ILZ027>031-036>038-040-041-221200-
Fulton-Knox-Marshall-Mason-McLean-Peoria-Schuyler-Stark-Tazewell-
Woodford-
625 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

Due to the recent heavy rainfall across our area and the
snow melt along the river basins to our north, significant
river flooding is expected to occur over the next week.
Moderate to major flooding is forecast along the Illinois River
through at least early next week. Minor flooding is currently
forecast on the Spoon river at London Mills.

There will be a chance for some light freezing rain and sleet
tonight. Ice accumulations will be less than a tenth of an inch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

Another round of significant rainfall is possible by late Friday
into Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

ILZ042-043-047>053-221200-
Cass-Christian-De Witt-Logan-Macon-Menard-Morgan-Sangamon-Scott-
625 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred over west central and
central Illinois, the Illinois River from Henry south to
Beardstown is forecast to go to moderate or major flooding later
this week, while along the Sangamon River at Monticello and the
Vermilion River at Danville, minor to moderate flooding is
forecast at this time.

There will be another chance for some light freezing rain and
sleet tonight. Any ice accumulations will be less than one tenth
of an inch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

Another round of heavy rainfall will be possible across central
Illinois later Friday through Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

ILZ044>046-054>057-061-221200-
Champaign-Coles-Douglas-Edgar-Moultrie-Piatt-Shelby-Vermilion-
625 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and east central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

There will be a brief period of freezing rain and sleet this
morning with ice accumulations expected to be less than one
tenth of an inch. Secondary roadways, bridge decks and sidewalks
will be ice covered and hazardous for a few hours early this
morning.

There is a chance for another round of light freezing rain or
sleet again tonight. Any ice accumulations will be less than a
tenth of an inch.

With the excessive rainfall that occurred across the area over the
past couple of days, in some cases close to 5.50 inches, many
rivers are either bankfull or going into flood. The Sangamon
River at Monticello is forecast to go to minor flooding while the
Vermilion River at Danville is forecast to go to moderate
flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

Another threat for heavy rainfall will edge back into the area
late Friday and continue through Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-221200-
Clark-Clay-Crawford-Cumberland-Effingham-Jasper-Lawrence-Richland-
625 AM CST Wed Feb 21 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Illinois and southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

There may be a brief period of light freezing rain or sleet early
this morning. Any ice accumulations that do occur will be less
than a tenth of an inch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

A couple of rounds of heavy rainfall will be possible late
Thursday night into early Friday, and again late Friday through
Saturday. This expected significant rainfall will bring many
rivers in the area to flood, including the Wabash, Little Wabash,
and Embarras basins.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

Smith

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 21, 5:16 AM CST, 4 hours 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
516 AM CST WED FEB 21 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0505 AM     HEAVY RAIN       MOUNT ZION              39.78N 88.88W
02/21/2018  M4.10 INCH       MACON              IL   MESONET

            48 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL

&&

07
Local storm report, Feb 21, 8:05 AM CST, 1 hour 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
805 AM CST WED FEB 21 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       JACKSONVILLE            39.73N 90.23W
02/21/2018  M1.94 INCH       MORGAN             IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR TOTAL

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       PANA                    39.39N 89.08W
02/21/2018  M2.60 INCH       CHRISTIAN          IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR TOTAL

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       SULLIVAN                39.60N 88.61W
02/21/2018  M2.85 INCH       MOULTRIE           IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR TOTAL

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       WINDSOR                 39.44N 88.60W
02/21/2018  M2.85 INCH       SHELBY             IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR TOTAL

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       3 S SULLIVAN            39.55N 88.61W
02/21/2018  M2.34 INCH       MOULTRIE           IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR TOTAL

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       1 ESE CHATHAM           39.67N 89.68W
02/21/2018  M1.95 INCH       SANGAMON           IL   NWS EMPLOYEE

            24-HOUR TOTAL

&&

EJL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 20, 7:16 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningILXChampaign, DeWitt, Douglas, McLean, Moultrie, Piatt and 1 more6 hr
Feb 20, 7:36 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningILXVermilion4 days
Feb 20, 8:42 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningILXPiatt7 days
Feb 20, 8:47 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningILXFulton66 hr
Feb 21, 1:23 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningILXChampaign, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, McLean, Moultrie and 2 more12 hr
Feb 21, 1:12 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningILXVermilion24 hr
Feb 21, 3:41 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryILXCass, Champaign, Christian, Coles, DeWitt, Douglas and 21 more18 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Illinois, 2018Every river flood warning in 2018

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.