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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Lincoln, IL

March 17, 2020Clay County, Richland County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Mar 17, 2020, 10:13 AM CDT for Clay County, Richland County, Illinois. It took effect at Mar 19, 2020, 2:16 PM CDT. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2020, 10:13 AM CDT (15:13 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 19, 2020, 2:16 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2020, 2:30 AM CDT
In force
7 days
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Clay County, IL, Richland County, IL

The radar

The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:18 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 21.15 ft at Mar 21, 2020, 2:00 AM CDT.

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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.

850 
WGUS43 KILX 171513
FLWILX


Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1013 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2020

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a flood 
warning 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...

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

&&

ILC025-159-180512-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0021.200319T2043Z-200322T1400Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T2043Z.200320T1200Z.200322T0800Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2020

The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* From Thursday afternoon until Sunday morning.
* At  945 AM Tuesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 19.4 feet by Friday morning.The river will
  fall below flood stage by early Sunday 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  14.7 Tue 10 AM   13.1   16.8   19.4


&&

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

$$

jrp
23 follow-up statements
091 
WGUS83 KILX 180050
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
750 PM CDT Tue Mar 17 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-181450-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.200319T1724Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1724Z.200321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CDT Tue Mar 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* From Thursday afternoon until further notice.
* At  645 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 20.7 feet by early Saturday 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  13.8 Tue 7 PM    12.9   17.1   20.2


&&

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

$$

25
310 
WGUS83 KILX 181455
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
955 AM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-190455-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.200319T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1800Z.200321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* From Thursday afternoon until further notice.
* At  945 AM 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 20.9 feet by early Saturday morning. 
  Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* 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  12.3 Wed 10 AM   17.0   20.3   20.9


&&

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

$$

jrp
193 
WGUS83 KILX 190155
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
855 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-191554-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.200320T0436Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200320T0436Z.200321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
855 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* From Thursday evening until further notice.
* At  845 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 20.3 feet by Saturday 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  12.2 Wed 9 PM    14.4   19.2   20.3


&&

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

$$

Auten
118 
WGUS83 KILX 191527
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1027 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-200526-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.200320T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200320T0000Z.200321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1027 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* From this evening until further notice.
* At  945 AM Thursday the stage was 14.1 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 20.4 feet by Saturday 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    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  14.1 Thu 10 AM   19.4   20.4   20.2


&&

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

$$

jrp
756 
WGUS83 KILX 191917
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
217 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-200917-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.200319T1916Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1900Z.200321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
217 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 145 PM Thursday the stage was 18 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 20.5 feet by Saturday morning.
* 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    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  18.0 Thu 2 PM    19.9   20.5   20.2

&&

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

$$

07
305 
WGUS83 KILX 200228
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
928 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-201627-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  845 PM Thursday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.0 feet by 
  Saturday 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  19.6 Thu 9 PM    20.3   21.0   20.7


&&

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

$$

Barnes
393 
WGUS83 KILX 201132
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
632 AM CDT Fri Mar 20 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-210132-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
632 AM CDT Fri Mar 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  545 AM 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 rising to near 21.4 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    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.3 Fri 6 AM    21.3   21.0   20.5


&&

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

$$

jrp
437 
WGUS83 KILX 201449
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
949 AM CDT Fri Mar 20 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-210450-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 AM CDT Fri Mar 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  845 AM Friday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.8 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    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.4 Fri 9 AM    20.7   20.8   20.7


&&

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

$$

jrp
780 
WGUS83 KILX 201854
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
154 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-210853-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200322T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
154 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At 145 PM Friday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.2 feet by 
  Sunday afternoon then begin falling.
* 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    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.7 Fri 2 PM    21.0   21.1   21.0

&&

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

$$
991 
WGUS83 KILX 210227
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-211628-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200322T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  845 PM Friday 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 21.2 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    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  21.0 Fri 9 PM    21.0   21.1   21.0


&&

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

$$

Barnes
455 
WGUS83 KILX 210727
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
227 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-212126-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200322T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
227 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  145 AM Saturday 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 21.2 feet by 
  tomorrow afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is
  flooded.

&&

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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  21.1 Sat 2 AM    21.1   21.0   20.5

&&

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

$$

Shimon
298 
WGUS83 KILX 211434
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
934 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-220433-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200326T0417Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200325T2217Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At  845 AM Saturday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to remain steady through the 
  weekend. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday 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    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  21.1 Sat 9 AM    21.1   20.8   20.1


&&

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

$$

baker
388 
WGUS83 KILX 212358
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
658 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-221358-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200326T0325Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200325T2125Z.NO/
658 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 645 PM Saturday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.9 feet by & 
  tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday
  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    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.8 Sat 7 PM     MSG   20.8   20.7


&&

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

$$

07
693 
WGUS83 KILX 220648
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
148 AM CDT Sun Mar 22 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-222048-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200326T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200326T0000Z.NO/
148 AM CDT Sun Mar 22 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 1245 AM Sunday 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 rising to near 20.8 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday 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    Mon    Tue    Wed

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.6 Sun 1 AM    20.6   20.0   19.1

&&

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

$$

Shimon
892 
WGUS83 KILX 221335
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
835 AM CDT Sun Mar 22 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-230334-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200326T0224Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200325T2024Z.NO/
835 AM CDT Sun Mar 22 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At  745 AM Sunday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to remain steady over the next 
  24 hours. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday 
  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    Mon    Tue    Wed

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.4 Sun 8 AM    20.4   19.7   18.6


&&

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

$$

baker
282 
WGUS83 KILX 222334
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
634 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-231335-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200325T2248Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200325T1648Z.NO/
634 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 545 PM Sunday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.2 feet by & 
  this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday 
  morning.
* 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    Mon    Tue    Wed

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.2 Sun 6 PM     MSG   20.1   19.6

&&

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

$$

07
664 
WGUS83 KILX 231438
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
938 AM CDT Mon Mar 23 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-240437-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200327T1400Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200327T0800Z.NO/
938 AM CDT Mon Mar 23 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At  845 AM Monday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall. The river is 
  forecast to fall below flood stage early Friday 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    Tue    Wed    Thu

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.2 Mon 9 AM    19.8   19.2   18.8


&&

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

$$

baker
849 
WGUS83 KILX 240100
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
800 PM CDT Mon Mar 23 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-241500-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200327T2000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200327T1400Z.NO/
800 PM CDT Mon Mar 23 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 745 PM Monday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.3 feet by 
  early tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Friday 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    Tue    Wed    Thu

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.3 Mon 8 PM    20.3   19.7   19.2

&&

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

$$

07
846 
WGUS83 KILX 241523
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1023 AM CDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-250522-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200326T1600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200326T1000Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Tue Mar 24 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Thursday morning.
* At  945 AM Tuesday 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 
  early 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  20.3 Tue 10 AM   19.6   17.8   15.7


&&

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

$$

baker
702 
WGUS83 KILX 250058
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
757 PM CDT Tue Mar 24 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-251457-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200327T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200327T0000Z.NO/
757 PM CDT Tue Mar 24 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 745 PM Tuesday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Thursday 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    Wed    Thu    Fri

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.2 Tue 8 PM    19.8   18.8   17.3

&&

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

$$

07
905 
WGUS83 KILX 251520
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1020 AM CDT Wed Mar 25 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-260519-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200327T1330Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200327T0730Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT Wed Mar 25 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At  945 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.9 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 
  early Friday 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    Thu    Fri    Sat

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.9 Wed 10 AM   19.1   17.7   15.8


&&

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

$$

jrp
404 
WGUS83 KILX 260038
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
738 PM CDT Wed Mar 25 2020

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-261438-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200326T1800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200326T1200Z.NO/
738 PM CDT Wed Mar 25 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At  645 PM Wednesday 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 to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south 
  of Wynoose.

&&


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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.0 Wed 7 PM    18.0   16.7   15.1


&&

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

$$

25
988 
WGUS83 KILX 260730
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
230 AM CDT Thu Mar 26 2020

...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.

ILC025-159-260800-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200326T1800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200319T1848Z.200321T0815Z.200326T0545Z.NO/
230 AM CDT Thu Mar 26 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* At  145 AM Thursday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 1245 AM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 15.6 feet by tomorrow
  morning.

&&

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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  17.8 Thu 2 AM    15.6   15.1   14.5

&&

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

$$

Shimon

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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.