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River Flood Warning 19, NWS Lincoln, IL

April 14, 20214 counties in Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Apr 14, 2021, 8:29 AM CDT for 4 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Apr 14, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 51 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 14, 2021, 8:29 AM CDT (13:29 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 14, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired: Apr 16, 2021, 4:13 PM CDT
In force: 51 hr
Issued by: NWS Lincoln, IL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Brown County, IL, Cass County, IL, Morgan County, IL, Schuyler County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Illinois River at Beardstown (BEAI2).

Action stage: 13 ft
Minor stage: 14 ft
Moderate stage: 18 ft
Major stage: 28 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.

451 
WGUS43 KILX 141329
FLWILX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
829 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

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

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and 
  Schuyler Counties.

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

For the Illinois River...including Henry, Peoria, Peoria L/D, 
Havana, Beardstown...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.


ILC009-017-137-169-150530-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0019.210414T1800Z-210417T1800Z/
/BEAI2.1.ER.210414T1800Z.210415T1800Z.210417T1200Z.NO/
829 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Illinois River at Beardstown.
* From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage later 
  this morning to a crest of 14.3 feet by early tomorrow afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Pumping begins in drainage and levee 
  districts protecting about 59000 acres.
* Impact...At 13.6 feet, Beardstown Sanitary District begins pumping 
  basements and low areas subject to flooding.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas 
  not protected by levees.
* Impact...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek 
  Drainage and Levee District.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Illinois River
Beardstown    14.0  14.0  Wed 7 am CDT 14.2  14.3  14.0         





&&

LAT...LON 4018 9023 4011 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
      3999 9058 4015 9043

$$

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5 follow-up statements

122 
WGUS83 KILX 150057
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
757 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

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

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and 
  Schuyler Counties.

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

For the Illinois River...including Henry, Peoria, Peoria L/D, 
Havana, Beardstown...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.


ILC009-017-137-169-151700-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210417T1800Z/
/BEAI2.1.ER.210414T2125Z.210415T1800Z.210417T1200Z.NO/
757 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Beardstown.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 14.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Pumping begins in drainage and levee 
  districts protecting about 59000 acres.
* Impact...At 13.6 feet, Beardstown Sanitary District begins pumping 
  basements and low areas subject to flooding.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas 
  not protected by levees.
* Impact...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek 
  Drainage and Levee District.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Illinois River
Beardstown    14.0  14.0  Wed 7 pm CDT 14.3  14.2  13.8         





&&

LAT...LON 4018 9023 4011 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
      3999 9058 4015 9043

$$

25

149 
WGUS83 KILX 151612
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1112 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and 
  Schuyler Counties.

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

For the Illinois River...including Henry, Peoria, Peoria L/D, 
Havana, Beardstown...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.


ILC009-017-137-169-160815-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210417T0600Z/
/BEAI2.1.ER.210414T2125Z.210415T1515Z.210417T0000Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Beardstown.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 14.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.1 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Pumping begins in drainage and levee 
  districts protecting about 59000 acres.
* Impact...At 13.6 feet, Beardstown Sanitary District begins pumping 
  basements and low areas subject to flooding.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas 
  not protected by levees.
* Impact...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek 
  Drainage and Levee District.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Illinois River
Beardstown    14.0  14.1  Thu 10 am CD 14.1  13.7  13.1         





&&

LAT...LON 4018 9023 4011 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
      3999 9058 4015 9043

$$

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615 
WGUS83 KILX 160020
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
720 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and 
  Schuyler Counties.

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

For the Illinois River...including Henry, Peoria, Peoria L/D, 
Havana, Beardstown...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.


ILC009-017-137-169-161630-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210417T0600Z/
/BEAI2.1.ER.210414T2125Z.210415T1515Z.210417T0000Z.NO/
720 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Beardstown.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:45 PM CDT Thursday was 14.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow evening and continue falling to 11.0 feet Thursday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Pumping begins in drainage and levee 
  districts protecting about 59000 acres.
* Impact...At 13.6 feet, Beardstown Sanitary District begins pumping 
  basements and low areas subject to flooding.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas 
  not protected by levees.
* Impact...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek 
  Drainage and Levee District.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Illinois River
Beardstown    14.0  14.1  Thu 6 pm CDT 14.0  13.6  12.9         





&&

LAT...LON 4018 9023 4011 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
      3999 9058 4015 9043

$$

25

858 
WGUS83 KILX 161536
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1036 AM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021

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

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and 
  Schuyler Counties.

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

For the Illinois River...including Henry, Peoria, Peoria L/D, 
Havana, Beardstown...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.


ILC009-017-137-169-170000-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
/BEAI2.1.ER.210414T2125Z.210416T1030Z.210416T1800Z.NO/
1036 AM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Beardstown.
* Until this evening.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 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 Friday was 14.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 10.3 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Pumping begins in drainage and levee 
  districts protecting about 59000 acres.
* Impact...At 13.6 feet, Beardstown Sanitary District begins pumping 
  basements and low areas subject to flooding.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas 
  not protected by levees.
* Impact...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek 
  Drainage and Levee District.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Illinois River
Beardstown    14.0  14.1  Fri 9 am CDT 13.7  12.7  11.8         





&&

LAT...LON 4018 9023 4011 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
      3999 9058 4015 9043

$$

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829 
WGUS83 KILX 162113
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
413 PM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021

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

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and 
  Schuyler Counties.

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

ILC009-017-137-169-162215-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210416T2113Z/
/BEAI2.1.ER.210414T2125Z.210416T1030Z.210416T1800Z.NO/
413 PM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Illinois River at Beardstown has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Illinois River at Beardstown.
* At 3:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.3 feet Friday 
  morning.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Illinois River
Beardstown    14.0  13.9  Fri 3 pm CDT 13.4  12.5  11.6         





&&

LAT...LON 4018 9023 4011 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
      3999 9058 4015 9043

$$

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 14, 2:36 PM CDT	Frost Advisory	ILX	Cass, Champaign, DeWitt, Fulton, Knox, Logan and 15 more	17 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.