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River Flood Warning 24, NWS Lincoln, IL

May 18, 2021Fulton County, Knox County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at May 18, 2021, 6:19 PM CDT for Fulton County, Knox County, Illinois. It took effect at May 18, 2021, 8:06 PM CDT. It was in force for 69 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2021, 6:19 PM CDT (23:19 UTC)
In effect from
May 18, 2021, 8:06 PM CDT
Expired
May 21, 2021, 5:06 PM CDT
In force
69 hr
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Fulton County, IL, Knox County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Spoon River (W-IL) at London Mills (LNMI2). The gauge peaked at 19.73 ft at May 20, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT.

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Action stage
13 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
21 ft
Major stage
24 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05569500, 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.

117 
WGUS43 KILX 182319
FLWILX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
619 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

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

  Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton 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.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC057-095-191530-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0024.210519T0123Z-210520T1852Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210519T0123Z.210519T1200Z.210520T1251Z.NO/
619 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 5:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 16.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land 
  near the river.

&&


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

Spoon River
London Mill 15.0  14.6  Tue 5 pm CDT 16.0  13.6  10.9         





&&

LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
      4059 9036 4071 9032

$$

Erwin
8 follow-up statements
381 
WGUS83 KILX 190106
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
806 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

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

  Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton 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.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC057-095-191715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0024.210519T0106Z-210521T0400Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210519T1800Z.210520T2200Z.NO/
806 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Spoon River at London Mills.
* From this evening to Thursday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 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 Tuesday was 15.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land 
  near the river.

&&


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

Spoon River
London Mill 15.0  15.6  Tue 7 pm CDT 17.0  14.7  11.7         





&&

LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
      4059 9036 4071 9032

$$

Erwin
042 
WGUS83 KILX 190250
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
950 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

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

  Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton 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.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC057-095-191900-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210521T0400Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210519T1800Z.210520T2200Z.NO/
950 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 16.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land 
  near the river.

&&


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

Spoon River
London Mill 15.0  16.1  Tue 8 pm CDT 17.7  14.7  11.7         





&&

LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
      4059 9036 4071 9032

$$

Erwin
835 
WGUS83 KILX 191435
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
935 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

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

  Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton 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.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC057-095-200645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210521T1600Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0000Z.210521T1000Z.NO/
935 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 18.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land 
  near the river.

&&


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

Spoon River
London Mill 15.0  18.2  Wed 8 am CDT 17.6  14.7  11.7         





&&

LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
      4059 9036 4071 9032

$$

SB
563 
WGUS83 KILX 200103
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
803 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

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

  Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.

  Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton 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.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC057-201715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210522T1640Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.210519T0615Z.210520T1800Z.210522T1040Z.NO/
803 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 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 Wednesday was 23.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water begins to flood agricultural areas 
  near the river.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Residences in Bernadotte begin to flood.

&&


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

Spoon River
Seville    22.0  23.4  Wed 7 pm CDT 24.3  23.3  20.0         





&&

LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
      4029 9015 4040 9040

$$

ILC057-095-201715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210522T1920Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0600Z.210522T1320Z.NO/
803 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 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 Wednesday was 19.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land 
  near the river.

&&


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

Spoon River
London Mill 15.0  19.3  Wed 7 pm CDT 18.7  16.6  13.5         





&&

LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
      4059 9036 4071 9032

$$

25
062 
WGUS83 KILX 201334
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
834 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

  Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton 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.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC057-095-210545-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210522T1920Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0930Z.210522T1320Z.NO/
834 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 AM CDT Thursday was 19.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Saturday morning and continue falling to 6.6 feet Thursday morning.

&&


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

Spoon River
London Mill 15.0  19.6  Thu 7 am CDT 18.0  15.2  12.0         





&&

LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
      4059 9036 4071 9032

$$

Roberson
718 
WGUS83 KILX 210056
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
756 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

  Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton 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.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC057-095-211700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210522T1845Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0930Z.210522T1245Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 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 19.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Saturday morning and continue falling to 6.4 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land 
  near the river.

&&


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

Spoon River
London Mill 15.0  18.7  Thu 6 pm CDT 16.4  13.5  10.8         





&&

LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
      4059 9036 4071 9032

$$

25
190 
WGUS83 KILX 211357
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
857 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

  Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.

  Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton 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.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


ILC057-220600-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210523T0430Z/
/SEVI2.2.ER.210519T0615Z.210521T1800Z.210522T2200Z.NO/
857 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 25.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.1 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  afternoon.

&&


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

Spoon River
Seville    22.0  25.1  Fri 7 am CDT 23.5  19.9  16.6         





&&

LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
      4029 9015 4040 9040

$$

ILC057-095-220600-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210522T1845Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0930Z.210522T0600Z.NO/
857 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 19.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.2 feet Friday 
  morning.

&&


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

Spoon River
London Mill 15.0  16.9  Fri 7 am CDT 14.3  11.5  9.8          





&&

LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
      4059 9036 4071 9032

$$

Roberson
645 
WGUS83 KILX 212206
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
506 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

  Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton Counties.

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

ILC057-095-212315-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210521T2206Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0930Z.210522T0600Z.NO/
506 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Spoon River at London Mills has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Spoon River at London Mills.
* At 4:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.0 feet early Friday 
  afternoon.

&&


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

Spoon River
London Mill 15.0  14.7  Fri 4 pm CDT 11.1  9.3   8.2          





&&

LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
      4059 9036 4071 9032

$$

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The office that day

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