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River Flood Warning 53, NWS Lincoln, IL

July 31, 2020Clay County, Richland County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Jul 31, 2020, 4:14 AM CDT for Clay County, Richland County, Illinois. It took effect at Jul 31, 2020, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 31, 2020, 4:14 AM CDT (09:14 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 31, 2020, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 8, 2020, 8:26 PM CDT
In force
8 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 09:15 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 20.09 ft at Aug 7, 2020, 7:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate10152007/3108/0108/0208/0308/0408/0508/0608/0708/08
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.

273 
WGUS43 KILX 310914
FLWILX


Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
414 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 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.

&&

ILC025-159-312314-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0053.200731T1900Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T1900Z.200802T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
414 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2020

The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At  345 AM Friday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 19.7 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    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  16.7 Fri 4 AM    19.2   19.7   19.7


&&

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

$$

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20 follow-up statements
610 
WGUS83 KILX 311424
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
924 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 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.

&&

ILC025-159-010424-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.200731T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T1800Z.200804T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At  845 AM Friday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 19.9 feet by Tuesday 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    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  17.5 Fri 9 AM    19.5   19.3   19.7


&&

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

$$

Erwin
070 
WGUS83 KILX 010042
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
742 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 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.

&&

ILC025-159-011441-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
742 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  645 PM Friday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.9 feet by 
  Tuesday 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  18.1 Fri 7 PM    19.3   19.7   19.9


&&

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

$$

Roberson
914 
WGUS83 KILX 010229
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
929 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 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.

&&

ILC025-159-011630-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  845 PM Friday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet by 
  Tuesday 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  18.2 Fri 9 PM    18.6   19.0   19.7


&&

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

$$

Roberson
423 
WGUS83 KILX 011521
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1021 AM CDT Sat Aug 1 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.

&&

ILC025-159-020519-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Sat Aug 1 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At  945 AM Saturday 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 19.9 feet by 
  Tuesday 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    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  18.6 Sat 10 AM   18.9   19.4   19.8


&&

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

$$

Erwin
625 
WGUS83 KILX 020058
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
758 PM CDT Sat Aug 1 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.

&&

ILC025-159-021458-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
758 PM CDT Sat Aug 1 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until further notice.
* At 745 PM Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.1 feet by 
  Tuesday evening then begin falling.
* 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    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  18.8 Sat 8 PM    19.1   19.7   20.1

&&

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

$$
483 
WGUS83 KILX 021513
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1013 AM CDT Sun Aug 2 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.

&&

ILC025-159-030513-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200806T2100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T0000Z.200806T1500Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At  945 AM Sunday 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 19.3 feet by 
  Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday 
  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    Mon    Tue    Wed

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.0 Sun 10 AM   19.2   19.3   19.1


&&

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

$$

Erwin
251 
WGUS83 KILX 030045
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
745 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 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.

&&

ILC025-159-031445-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200807T1400Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T1200Z.200807T0800Z.NO/
745 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At  645 PM Sunday 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 19.4 feet by 
  Tuesday afternoon. The river will 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    Mon    Tue    Wed

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.0 Sun 7 PM    19.2   19.4   19.3


&&

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

$$

Barnes
955 
WGUS83 KILX 031507
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1007 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

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

  Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
  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.

&&

ILC101-040507-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-200805T0600Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.200802T1925Z.200804T0600Z.200805T0000Z.NO/
1007 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Embarras River at Lawrenceville. 
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At  945 AM Monday the stage was 30.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 30.8 feet by 
  early tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding begins.

&&


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

Embarras River
 Lawrenceville     30  30.5 Mon 10 AM   30.7   28.8   26.4


&&

LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765


$$

ILC025-159-040507-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200806T0300Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T1800Z.200805T2100Z.NO/
1007 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At  945 AM Monday 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 19.1 feet by 
  tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday
  afternoon.
* 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    Tue    Wed    Thu

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.0 Mon 10 AM   19.0   18.8   15.6


&&

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

$$

Erwin
058 
WGUS83 KILX 040056
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
756 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 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.

&&

ILC025-159-041456-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200805T2043Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T0600Z.200805T1443Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At  745 PM Monday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.8 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. 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 6AM
Location          Stg  Stg  Day Time    Tue    Wed    Thu

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.5 Mon 8 PM    19.8   18.5   12.5


&&

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

$$

Barnes
697 
WGUS83 KILX 041459
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
959 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

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

  Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties

.Heavy rain that fell just upstream of Clay City yesterday afternoon
will keep river levels elevated for a couple days. 

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.

&&

ILC025-159-050458-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200807T1100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T1800Z.200807T0500Z.NO/
959 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At  945 AM Tuesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is near crest now, and will remain around 19.9 
  feet through Wednesday morning. The river will 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    Wed    Thu    Fri

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.9 Tue 10 AM   19.9   19.4   17.3


&&

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

$$
Geelhart
187 
WGUS83 KILX 050050
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
750 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 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.

&&

ILC025-159-051449-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200807T1100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200804T2345Z.200807T0500Z.NO/
750 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At  645 PM Tuesday 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    Wed    Thu    Fri

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.9 Tue 7 PM    19.9   19.4   17.3


&&

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

$$

Barnes
076 
WGUS83 KILX 051429
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
929 AM CDT Wed Aug 5 2020

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

  Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties.

.A slow fall is expected to begin on the river near Clay City this
afternoon, with the river falling below flood stage by early 
Friday 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.

&&

ILC025-159-060428-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200807T1100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200805T0900Z.200807T0500Z.NO/
929 AM CDT Wed Aug 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At  845 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.9 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 
  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 9 AM    19.4   17.3   13.4


&&

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

$$
Geelhart
267 
WGUS83 KILX 060051
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
751 PM CDT Wed Aug 5 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.

&&

ILC025-159-061450-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200807T1100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200805T0900Z.200807T0500Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Wed Aug 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Friday morning.
* At 645 PM Wednesday the stage was 19.8 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 
  early Friday 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    Thu    Fri    Sat

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  19.8 Wed 7 PM    19.4   17.3   13.4

&&

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

$$
349 
WGUS83 KILX 061145
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
645 AM CDT Thu Aug 6 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.

&&

ILC025-159-070145-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200808T2100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200807T0000Z.200808T1500Z.NO/
645 AM CDT Thu Aug 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At  545 AM Thursday 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 rising to near 20.0 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage 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  19.9 Thu 6 AM    20.0   18.4   14.4


&&

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

$$

Roberson
672 
WGUS83 KILX 070147
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
847 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 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.

&&

ILC025-159-071546-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200808T2200Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200807T1200Z.200808T1600Z.NO/
847 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 745 PM Thursday the stage was 20 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 20.1 feet by Friday
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage 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  20.0 Thu 8 PM    20.1   18.6   14.4

&&

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

$$

07
713 
WGUS83 KILX 071357
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
857 AM CDT Fri Aug 7 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.

&&

ILC025-159-080358-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200809T0947Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200807T1800Z.200809T0347Z.NO/
857 AM CDT Fri Aug 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until late Saturday night.
* At  845 AM Friday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.1 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow 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  20.1 Fri 9 AM    20.0   15.5    9.4


&&

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

$$

Ousley
978 
WGUS83 KILX 080111
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
811 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 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.

&&

ILC025-159-081511-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200809T0947Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200808T0600Z.200809T0347Z.NO/
811 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 745 PM Friday the stage was 20 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.1 feet during
  this evening. The river will fall below flood stage late Saturday 
  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  20.0 Fri 8 PM    20.0   15.5    9.4

&&

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

$$
397 
WGUS83 KILX 081408
FLSILX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
908 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 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.

&&

ILC025-159-090407-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200809T1513Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200807T1545Z.200809T0913Z.NO/
908 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 1245 AM Saturday the stage was 20.0 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 
  early tomorrow 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    Sun    Mon    Tue

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  20.0 Sat 1 AM    17.4   12.3    9.6


&&

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

$$

Roberson
865 
WGUS83 KILX 082049
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
349 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 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.

&&

ILC025-159-090600-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200809T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200807T1545Z.200809T0000Z.NO/
349 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City. 
* Until late tonight.
* At 240 PM Saturday the stage was 18 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  early this evening.
* Impact...At 18 feet...Water begins to flood left bank farmland.

&&

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

Little Wabash River
 Clay City         18  18.0 Sat 3 PM    15.2   11.2    9.0

&&

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

$$

07
093 
WGUS83 KILX 090126
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
826 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 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.

ILC025-159-090156-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200809T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.200731T2125Z.200807T1545Z.200808T2300Z.NO/
826 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* At 730 PM Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 7 PM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 7.7 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 7 PM    8.9    7.7    7.2

&&

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

$$

07

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 Jul 31, 3:32 AM CDT, 42 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 31, 3:32 AM CDT, 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
332 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 313 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2020

A frontal boundary will remain situated across southern Illinois
today, holding clouds in place across the southern half of the
state. Some breaks will occur across north central Illinois today,
however temperatures will continue to hold in the 70s to near 80
this afternoon. As a Low pressure system slides along the boundary
in southern Illinois, rain showers are forecast for the next
couple days, south of the I-72 corridor. The cooler temperatures
continue through the weekend, with drier conditions Saturday night
into Sunday morning. However, a cold front slides into the area
Sunday night, bringing more precipitation to the region into the
start of next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
ISSUED AT 313 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2020

The frontal boundary that dropped through the region yesterday has
stalled out across southern Illinois, where radar has showers
sliding across early this morning. This activity should remain
near, and south, of the I-70 corridor throughout much of the day.
As the main Low pressure system begins to shift east today,
expecting an increase in precip chances. Increased PoPs today, as
the Low will try to cut-off in the upper levels today, deepening
the moisture content. A Flash Flood Watch south of the ILX area
was issued, however not anticipating the need for one over the
southern 6 counties like yesterday as the boundary will remain
south of the coverage area.

Heading into the overnight period, expecting the Low to begin
lifting into the Ohio River Valley. This will lift PoP chances
across eastern Illinois overnight into the early morning hours
Saturday.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
ISSUED AT 313 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2020

As the Low lifts through the Ohio River Valley, expecting showers
to push northward Saturday morning. Once the Low moves into the
Ohio Valley region, this should begin the cutoff of precip across
a majority of the Midwest. Unfortunately, there could be some
return flow moisture that creates weak shower activity through
Saturday afternoon across eastern Illinois. This system will
finally get a push out of the region Sunday, as a cold frontal
system drops in from the nw. With weak upper level flow, and no
real driving force, this upper Low in eastern Canada will slowly
churn. The frontal system will take time to exit the region,
meaning showers and storms will be possible into next week. Sunday
night and Monday look to be the best chances for widespread
showers and storms, as the actual cold front slide through the
Midwest. With some forcing, could see some stronger
storms...however currently too far out for SPC to predict chances
for severe weather.

Temperatures over the next week will remain below average for this
time of year. Which is a relief for many, as the heat and humidity
were beginning to bring drought impacts. With forecasts in the 70s
and low 80s for highs, and lows dropping to the 50s and 60s...this
will allow for more enjoyable conditions around the Midwest.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1143 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2020

A few showers will linger well south of the terminal sites the
rest of the night. No precip of significance is expected through
tomorrow evening, despite an upper level shortwave from passing by
to the south of Illinois. CAMs are showing some flare-up of
showers by 16z Friday, especially for near SPI and DEC.
Confidence is low that any rain will affect our TAF sites over the
next 24 hours. Therefore, a dry forecast is expected.

Clouds will continue to drift across the area, but at VFR levels.
Have removed any mention of MVFR cigs tonight and Friday.

Fog potential should be diminished by the steady winds, although a
few locations in central IL could see light fog later tonight.

East to NNE winds will prevail through the period.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SYNOPSIS...Baker
SHORT TERM...Baker
LONG TERM...Baker
AVIATION...Shimon
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 30, 3:25 PM CDT, 12 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
325 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2020

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-312030-
Cass-Champaign-Christian-Clark-Coles-Cumberland-De Witt-Douglas-
Edgar-Fulton-Knox-Logan-Macon-Marshall-Mason-McLean-Menard-Morgan-
Moultrie-Peoria-Piatt-Sangamon-Schuyler-Scott-Shelby-Stark-
Tazewell-Vermilion-Woodford-
325 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2020

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

An isolated thunderstorm or two is possible through late this
evening. Severe storms are not expected but locally heavy rainfall
is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

A frontal boundary will stall across the Ohio River Valley. This
will linger chances for additional showers and storms into the
weekend, with a better chance for precipitation Sunday into
Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected through tonight.

ILZ066>068-071>073-312030-
Clay-Crawford-Effingham-Jasper-Lawrence-Richland-
325 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2020

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

Showers and thunderstorms will occur through the period, some of
which will produce heavy rain. Localized flooding is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

A frontal boundary will stall across the Ohio River Valley. This
will linger chances for additional showers and storms into the
weekend, with a better chance for precipitation Sunday into
Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected through tonight.

Deubelbeiss

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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.