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River Flood Warning 43, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at May 17, 2020, 8:56 PM CDT for McLean County, Tazewell County, Woodford County, Illinois. It took effect at May 18, 2020, 11:59 AM CDT. It was in force for 52 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 17, 2020, 8:56 PM CDT (01:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 18, 2020, 11:59 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 20, 2020, 4:27 PM CDT
- In force
- 52 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties McLean County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Woodford County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Mackinaw River near Congerville (CNGI2). The gauge peaked at 16.92 ft at May 19, 2020, 6:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05567500, 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.
838
WGUS43 KILX 180156
FLWILX
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
856 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020
...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a flood
warning for the following river in Illinois...
Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting McLean...Tazewell and
Woodford 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.
&&
ILC113-179-203-181556-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0043.200518T1700Z-200519T1000Z/
/CNGI2.1.ER.200518T1700Z.200519T0000Z.200519T0400Z.NO/
856 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020
The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Mackinaw River near Congerville.
* From Monday afternoon until late Monday night.
* At 745 PM Sunday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and
continue to rise to near 13.2 feet by tomorrow evening.The river
will fall below flood stage by tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Mon Tue Wed
Mackinaw River
Congerville 13 9.3 Sun 8 PM 12.5 12.5 9.3
&&
LAT...LON 4070 8906 4062 8907 4061 8920 4051 8933
4056 8939 4068 8925
$$
257 follow-up statements
443
WGUS83 KILX 181223
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
723 AM CDT Mon May 18 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting McLean, Tazewell and
Woodford Counties.
.The river continues to rise, in response to recent heavy rain. The
last 24 hours saw 1 to 1.5 inches fall upstream of Congerville in
the last 24 hours. The river should rise above flood stage later
this morning.
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC113-179-203-190224-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0043.200518T1659Z-200519T1000Z/
/CNGI2.1.ER.200518T1659Z.200519T0000Z.200519T0400Z.NO/
723 AM CDT Mon May 18 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mackinaw River near Congerville.
* From this morning until late tonight.
* At 645 AM Monday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to
rise to near 13.2 feet by this evening. The river will fall below
flood stage overnight.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 7 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Tue Wed Thu
Mackinaw River
Congerville 13 12.5 Mon 7 AM 12.5 9.3 6.9
&&
LAT...LON 4070 8906 4062 8907 4061 8920 4051 8933
4056 8939 4068 8925
$$
Geelhart214
WGUS83 KILX 181926
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
225 PM CDT Mon May 18 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting McLean...Tazewell and
Woodford 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.
&&
ILC113-179-203-190924-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-200519T1312Z/
/CNGI2.1.ER.200518T1615Z.200518T1845Z.200519T0712Z.NO/
225 PM CDT Mon May 18 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mackinaw River near Congerville.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 145 PM Monday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 13 feet...Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Tue Wed Thu
Mackinaw River
Congerville 13 13.2 Mon 2 PM 12.6 9.3 7.0
&&
LAT...LON 4070 8906 4062 8907 4061 8920 4051 8933
4056 8939 4068 8925
$$
07266
WGUS43 KILX 190145
FLWILX
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
845 PM CDT Mon May 18 2020
...Forecast and observed flooding changed from Minor to
Moderate severity for the
following river in Illinois...
Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting McLean...Tazewell and
Woodford Counties
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for flooding.
Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
ILC113-179-203-191544-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-200520T2200Z/
/CNGI2.2.ER.200518T1615Z.200519T0600Z.200520T1600Z.NO/
845 PM CDT Mon May 18 2020
...Forecast and observed flooding increased from Minor to Moderate
severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mackinaw River near Congerville.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 745 PM Monday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.0 feet by
early tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Tue Wed Thu
Mackinaw River
Congerville 13 15.0 Mon 8 PM 16.0 13.8 9.7
&&
LAT...LON 4070 8906 4062 8907 4061 8920 4051 8933
4056 8939 4068 8925
$$
Shimon122
WGUS83 KILX 191533
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1033 AM CDT Tue May 19 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting McLean, Tazewell and
Woodford Counties.
.River levels at Congerville are currently cresting, and a slow fall
will begin this afternoon. Flooding should subside tomorrow
afternoon.
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.
&&
ILC113-179-203-200533-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-200521T0051Z/
/CNGI2.2.ER.200518T1615Z.200519T1330Z.200520T1851Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT Tue May 19 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mackinaw River near Congerville.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 945 AM Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is currently cresting, and will fall below
flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 7 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Wed Thu Fri
Mackinaw River
Congerville 13 16.7 Tue 10 AM 14.3 10.3 7.9
&&
LAT...LON 4070 8906 4062 8907 4061 8920 4051 8933
4056 8939 4068 8925
$$
Geelhart196
WGUS83 KILX 200127
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
827 PM CDT Tue May 19 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting McLean...Tazewell and
Woodford Counties
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC113-179-203-201526-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-200521T0200Z/
/CNGI2.2.ER.200518T1615Z.200519T1330Z.200520T2000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue May 19 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mackinaw River near Congerville.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 745 PM Tuesday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Wed Thu Fri
Mackinaw River
Congerville 13 15.9 Tue 8 PM 14.5 10.3 7.8
&&
LAT...LON 4070 8906 4062 8907 4061 8920 4051 8933
4056 8939 4068 8925
$$
25531
WGUS83 KILX 201423
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
923 AM CDT Wed May 20 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting McLean, Tazewell and
Woodford Counties
.River levels are steadily decreasing, and flooding is expected to
subside this afternoon.
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.
&&
ILC113-179-203-210330-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-200521T0330Z/
/CNGI2.2.ER.200518T1615Z.200519T1330Z.200520T2130Z.NO/
923 AM CDT Wed May 20 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mackinaw River near Congerville.
* Until this evening.
* At 845 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 7 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Mackinaw River
Congerville 13 14.3 Wed 9 AM 10.5 7.9 6.3
&&
LAT...LON 4070 8906 4062 8907 4061 8920 4051 8933
4056 8939 4068 8925
$$
Geelhart526
WGUS83 KILX 202127
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
427 PM CDT Wed May 20 2020
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in
Illinois...
Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting McLean...Tazewell and
Woodford Counties
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. River levels are
expected to continue falling.
Since flooding has subsided, this will be the last statement for this
flooding event.
ILC113-179-203-202157-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-200521T0330Z/
/CNGI2.2.ER.200518T1615Z.200519T1330Z.200520T2007Z.NO/
427 PM CDT Wed May 20 2020
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Mackinaw River near Congerville.
* At 345 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 307 PM Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.5 feet by tomorrow
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Mackinaw River
Congerville 13 12.9 Wed 4 PM 10.5 7.9 6.3
&&
LAT...LON 4070 8906 4062 8907 4061 8920 4051 8933
4056 8939 4068 8925
$$
bakerWhat 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 May 17, 7:02 PM CDT, 1 hour 54 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 17, 7:02 PM CDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lincoln IL 702 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020 .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 330 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020 A cold front will move from central Illinois into Indiana this evening, resulting in showers and thunderstorms in central and eastern Illinois this evening. An area of low pressure associated with the front will move into Indiana by early Monday morning, and then come to an abrupt halt. This will keep clouds and scattered showers in the forecast for much of Illinois Monday and Tuesday, along with cooler temperatures in the 60s. && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday) ISSUED AT 330 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020 A cold front, moving just east of the I-55 corridor at 3 pm will set the stage for the weather this evening in central and eastern IL. Strong low level moisture transport, increasing shear and a coupled upper level jet/upper divergence will allow for expansion of thunderstorms east of I-55. Still some question as to the severity of the storms with instability limited to a narrow ribbon of CAPES of 1500-2000 J/kg mainly in east central Illinois early this evening. Due to precipitable water values of 1.6-1.8 inches and the strong moisture transport in the low levels, the t-storms should be efficient at producing heavy rain, so will keep the Flash Flood Watch going until 7 pm east of I-55. Most of the short range models and CAMs are showing that the t-storms should exit eastern IL by 9 pm with the stacked surface low in NW IL, drifting slowly eastward. Wrap around clouds and spotty showers are expected to drop south and southeastward into central IL toward daybreak. During the day Monday, the associated upper low will drift SSE into central IL. This will keep clouds and scattered showers across the forecast area, along with cool temperatures in the lower 60s. .LONG TERM...(Monday night through Sunday) ISSUED AT 330 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020 The short and medium range models are in fairly good agreement that the upper low drifting through central IL Monday will influence our weather through midweek. The presence of Tropical Storm Arthur moving along the east coast will be the main culprit for keep the upper low in the vicinity of the Ohio Valley into Thursday, before finally getting a push out of the region. With the position of the low expected to be in the lower Ohio Valley Tuesday, another cloudy and showery day will be in store for central and eastern IL. With the low wobbling a bit farther south and then back northwest toward the upper OH Valley midweek, mostly cloudy and cool conditions will prevail with spotty showers Wed and Thu. After the low finally gets a kick toward the Appalachians Friday, a few showers may linger in eastern IL. However, rising upper level heights and an increasing southerly low level flow will finally allow temperatures to climb toward seasonal levels Friday. Upper level ridging is then expected to rapidly develop across our region next weekend resulting in temperatures climbing well into the 80s. The increasing low level warm advection will also mean yet another chance of showers and thunderstorms with the warmer conditions as our wet weather pattern the past month continues. && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Monday evening) Issued at 702 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020 A cold front extended from low pressure in NE Iowa across northern IL, then curving southward just east of I-57 around 23z. Thunderstorms along and east of the front were just ahead of this front, with lingering showers just west of the front. Satellite and surface observations also show several breaks in the clouds to the west of the front, with VFR conditions present at the central IL TAF sites. This will continue through the rest of the evening, before MVFR ceilings in east central Iowa rotate southeastward with an upper level low/cold pool into west central IL. Scattered showers are expected to accompany the low clouds, particularly with IFR ceilings. As minimal daytime heating occurs the ceilings are expected to climb back into the MVFR category by early afternoon. Could be some additional showers during the mid and late afternoon, but will hold off on that mention for now. && .ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flash Flood Watch through Monday morning for ILZ051. Flash Flood Watch until 7 PM CDT this evening for ILZ038-042>046- 052>055-061. && SYNOPSIS...Miller SHORT TERM...Miller LONG TERM...Miller AVIATION...Miller
Hazardous weather outlook, May 17, 11:48 AM CDT, 9 hours 8 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1148 AM CDT Sun May 17 2020 ILZ027-028-036-181300- Fulton-Knox-Stark- 1148 AM CDT Sun May 17 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Illinois and west central Illinois. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the area this afternoon. Severe weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY... No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. ILZ029>031-037-041-181300- Marshall-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell-Woodford- 1148 AM CDT Sun May 17 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Illinois. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... Scattered thunderstorms will occur across the area through this afternoon. There is a marginal risk that some of the storms could be strong to severe. Damaging winds will be the main threat, with an isolated tornado possible. Additional rainfall will be around an inch. This amount of rain may cause flash flooding and ponding of water in flood prone areas. The Illinois River at Henry and downstream will remain in flood through next week. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY... No hazardous weather is expected at this time. The Illinois River at Henry and downstream will remain in flood through next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed, mainly between 1 and 6 pm. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the National Weather Service while following all local, state and CDC guidelines. ILZ047-049-050-181300- Cass-Morgan-Scott- 1148 AM CDT Sun May 17 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of west central Illinois. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the area this afternoon. Severe weather is not expected at this time. Additional rainfall will be around an inch. This amount of rain may cause flash flooding and ponding of water in flood prone areas. The Illinois River at Havana and downstream will remain in flood through next week. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY... No hazardous weather is expected at this time. The Illinois River at Havana and downstream will remain in flood through next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. ILZ040-181300- Schuyler- 1148 AM CDT Sun May 17 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of west central Illinois. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the area this afternoon. Severe weather is not expected at this time. The Illinois River at Henry and downstream will remain in flood through next week. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY... No hazardous weather is expected at this time. The Illinois River at Havana and downstream will remain in flood through next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. ILZ042-048-181300- Logan-Menard- 1148 AM CDT Sun May 17 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Illinois. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... Scattered thunderstorms will occur this afternoon, and early this evening. There is a marginal risk that some of the storms could be strong to severe. Damaging winds will be the main threat, with an isolated tornado possible. Additional rainfall will range from 1 to 1.5 inches. This amount of rain may cause flash flooding and ponding of water in flood prone areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY... No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed, mainly between 1 and 7 pm. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the National Weather Service while following all local, state and CDC guidelines. ILZ051-181300- Sangamon- 1148 AM CDT Sun May 17 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Illinois. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... Scattered thunderstorms will occur this afternoon, and early this evening. There is a marginal risk that some of the storms could be strong to severe. Damaging winds will be the main threat, with an isolated tornado possible. Additional rainfall will be around an inch. This amount of rain may cause flash flooding and ponding of water in flood prone areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY... No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed, mainly between 1 and 7 pm. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the National Weather Service while following all local, state and CDC guidelines. ILZ038-043>046-052>055-061-181300- Champaign-Christian-De Witt-Douglas-Macon-McLean-Moultrie-Piatt- Shelby-Vermilion- 1148 AM CDT Sun May 17 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Illinois and east central Illinois. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... Scattered thunderstorms will occur this afternoon and early this evening. There is a slight risk that some of the storms could become severe with brief damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Additional rainfall will range from 1 to 1.5 inches. This amount of rain may cause flash flooding and ponding of water in flood prone areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY... No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed, mainly between 1 and 8 pm. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the National Weather Service while following all local, state and CDC guidelines. ILZ056-057-062-063-066>068-071>073-181300- Clark-Clay-Coles-Crawford-Cumberland-Edgar-Effingham-Jasper- Lawrence-Richland- 1148 AM CDT Sun May 17 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Illinois and southeast Illinois. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... Scattered thunderstorms will occur this afternoon and early this evening. There is a slight risk that some of the storms could become severe with brief damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Additional rainfall will be around an inch. This amount of rain may cause ponding of water in flood prone areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY... No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed, mainly between 1 and 8 pm. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the National Weather Service while following all local, state and CDC guidelines. Goetsch
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 17, 5:30 PM CDT, 3 hours 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
530 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020
ILZ038-044-045-054-055-172315-
Douglas-Piatt-McLean-Moultrie-Champaign-
530 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN MOULTRIE...EASTERN
PIATT...SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN...CHAMPAIGN AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES UNTIL
615 PM CDT...
At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Gibson to Arthur. Movement was east at 25
mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Champaign, Rantoul, Tuscola, Urbana, Savoy, Mahomet, St. Joseph,
Tolono, Arcola, Villa Grove, Arthur, Fisher, Philo, Sidney, Atwood,
Homer, Thomasboro, Gifford, Newman and Ogden.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 205 and 257.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 171 and 182.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 167 and 196.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central and east central Illinois.
LAT...LON 3970 8799 3969 8856 4045 8847 4045 8846
4040 8846 4040 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 262DEG 21KT 4039 8839 3973 8849
37Local storm report, May 17, 5:42 PM CDT, 3 hours 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
542 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0531 PM TSTM WND DMG 3 E ROBINSON 39.02N 87.68W
05/17/2020 CRAWFORD IL PUBLIC
REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN;
SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
&&Special weather statement, May 17, 5:50 PM CDT, 3 hours 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
550 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020
ILZ068-073-172315-
Lawrence-Crawford-
550 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR LAWRENCE AND SOUTHEASTERN
CRAWFORD COUNTIES UNTIL 615 PM CDT...
At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Flat Rock to near Lancaster. Movement was
northeast at 35 mph.
Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Vincennes, Lawrenceville, Palestine, St. Francisville, Flat Rock,
Russellville, Birds, Pinkstaff, Petrolia, Lawrenceville Airport,
Billett, Helena and Mount Carmel Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southeastern and east central Illinois.
LAT...LON 3869 8752 3866 8760 3859 8762 3857 8767
3857 8789 3893 8774 3903 8758 3900 8758
3899 8756 3899 8758 3896 8751 3890 8752
3889 8754 3888 8753 3886 8755 3879 8750
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 237DEG 30KT 3890 8772 3858 8784
37Local storm report, May 17, 6:46 PM CDT, 2 hours 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
646 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0600 PM HEAVY RAIN 2 NNW SHIRLEY 40.44N 89.05W
05/17/2020 M2.31 INCH MCLEAN IL NWS EMPLOYEE
24 HOUR RAINFALL. HAD 0.83 INCH RAIN SINCE 130 PM TODAY
0620 PM HEAVY RAIN EUREKA 40.72N 89.28W
05/17/2020 M1.45 INCH WOODFORD IL MESONET
24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL
0555 PM HEAVY RAIN 8 E PETERSBURG 40.01N 89.70W
05/17/2020 M1.82 INCH MENARD IL MESONET
24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL
0550 PM HEAVY RAIN 2 SE DUNLAP 40.84N 89.65W
05/17/2020 M1.25 INCH PEORIA IL MESONET
RAINFALL SINCE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
0600 PM HEAVY RAIN PEORIA 40.74N 89.61W
05/17/2020 M1.27 INCH PEORIA IL MESONET
24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL
0530 PM HEAVY RAIN MURRAYVILLE 39.58N 90.25W
05/17/2020 M3.51 INCH MORGAN IL MESONET
RAINFALL SINCE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
0530 PM HEAVY RAIN LANE 40.13N 88.85W
05/17/2020 M2.39 INCH DE WITT IL MESONET
24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL
0515 PM HEAVY RAIN 1 NE OLNEY 38.74N 88.07W
05/17/2020 M1.45 INCH RICHLAND IL MESONET
RAINFALL IN A HALF HOUR SINCE 445 PM
&&
07Special weather statement, May 17, 6:52 PM CDT, 2 hours 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 652 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020 ILZ046-180045- Vermilion- 652 PM CDT Sun May 17 2020 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR VERMILION COUNTY UNTIL 745 PM CDT... At 652 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rankin to near Sidell. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Danville, Hoopeston, Georgetown, Westville, Tilton, Catlin, Oakwood, Rossville, Ridge Farm, Potomac, Fairmount, Sidell, Fithian, Belgium, Muncie, Bismarck, Indianola, Henning, Jamaica and Middle Fork Wildlife Area. This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 200 and 220. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central Illinois. LAT...LON 3988 8793 4049 8787 4049 8753 3989 8753 TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 226DEG 33KT 4049 8781 3996 8786 37
Local storm report, May 17, 7:36 PM CDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
736 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0600 PM HEAVY RAIN 1 ENE LINCOLN 40.16N 89.35W
05/17/2020 M2.76 INCH LOGAN IL OFFICIAL NWS OBS
0600 PM HEAVY RAIN PEORIA INTERNATIONAL AI 40.67N 89.68W
05/17/2020 M1.32 INCH PEORIA IL ASOS
RAINFALL SINCE LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
0600 PM HEAVY RAIN CAPITAL AIRPORT 39.84N 89.68W
05/17/2020 M3.14 INCH SANGAMON IL ASOS
RAINFALL SINCE LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
0700 PM HEAVY RAIN WILLARD AIRPORT 40.04N 88.28W
05/17/2020 M2.29 INCH CHAMPAIGN IL ASOS
24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL
0700 PM HEAVY RAIN DECATUR AIRPORT 39.83N 88.87W
05/17/2020 M2.14 INCH MACON IL ASOS
24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL
0700 PM HEAVY RAIN LAWRENCEVILLE AIRPORT 38.76N 87.61W
05/17/2020 M1.30 INCH LAWRENCE IL ASOS
24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL
0700 PM HEAVY RAIN COLES COUNTY AIRPORT 39.48N 88.28W
05/17/2020 M1.07 INCH COLES IL ASOS
24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL
0700 PM HEAVY RAIN BLOOMINGTON AIRPORT 40.48N 88.92W
05/17/2020 M2.43 INCH MCLEAN IL AWOS
24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL
&&
07The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 7:20 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | ILX | Sangamon | 24 hr |
| May 18, 10:34 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Lawrence | 6 days |
| May 18, 12:53 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Clay, Richland | 31 hr |
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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.