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River Flood Warning 16, NWS Lincoln, IL

March 28, 2021Clay County, Richland County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Mar 28, 2021, 3:39 AM CDT for Clay County, Richland County, Illinois. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 28, 2021, 3:39 AM CDT (08:39 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 28, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired: Mar 29, 2021, 8:21 PM CDT
In force: 34 hr
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 08:41 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 18.67 ft at Mar 28, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT.

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.

599 
WGUS43 KILX 280839
FLWILX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
339 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

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

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC025-159-290300-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0016.210328T1500Z-210402T0731Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210328T1500Z.210331T0000Z.210402T0130Z.NO/
339 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* From this morning to late Thursday night.
* At 2:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 19.3 feet Tuesday evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to wooded areas and 
  agricultural land immediately adjacent to the river.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south 
  of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 am CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  16.0  Sun 2 am CDT 18.7  19.1  19.3         





&&

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

$$

SB

3 follow-up statements

564 
WGUS83 KILX 290143
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
843 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

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

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC025-159-291745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210401T1630Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210328T1321Z.210330T1200Z.210401T1030Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 18.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1 feet 
  Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to wooded areas and 
  agricultural land immediately adjacent to the river.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south 
  of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

&&


                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  18.7  Sun 7 pm CDT 19.0  19.1  18.6         





&&

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

$$

MJA

784 
WGUS83 KILX 291524
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1024 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

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

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC025-159-300730-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210401T0400Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210328T1321Z.210329T0115Z.210331T2200Z.NO/
1024 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 18.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

&&


                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  18.4  Mon 9 am CDT 18.5  18.2  16.9         





&&

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

$$

Roberson

497 
WGUS83 KILX 300121
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
821 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

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

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

ILC025-159-300230-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210330T0121Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210328T1321Z.210329T0115Z.210331T2200Z.NO/
821 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Little Wabash River below Clay City has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.7 feet Saturday 
  evening.

&&


                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  17.9  Mon 7 pm CDT 17.4  16.3  14.7         





&&

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

$$

MJA

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 27, 7:25 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ILX	Edgar	50 min
Mar 27, 8:06 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Coles, Cumberland, Shelby	54 min
Mar 27, 8:16 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Coles, Cumberland, Shelby	44 min
Mar 27, 8:20 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Clay, Effingham, Jasper	55 min
Mar 27, 8:50 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Clark	40 min
Mar 27, 9:02 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Clay, Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland	58 min
Mar 27, 9:27 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Clark, Edgar	21 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.