Alert archive / Illinois / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 24, NWS Lincoln, IL
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.
- 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
$$
Erwin8 follow-up statements
381
WGUS83 KILX 190106
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
806 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC057-095-191715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0024.210519T0106Z-210521T0400Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210519T1800Z.210520T2200Z.NO/
806 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at London Mills.
* From this evening to Thursday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land
near the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Spoon River
London Mill 15.0 15.6 Tue 7 pm CDT 17.0 14.7 11.7
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
Erwin042
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
$$
Erwin835
WGUS83 KILX 191435
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
935 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC057-095-200645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210521T1600Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0000Z.210521T1000Z.NO/
935 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 18.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land
near the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
London Mill 15.0 18.2 Wed 8 am CDT 17.6 14.7 11.7
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
SB563
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
$$
ILC057-095-201715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210522T1920Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0600Z.210522T1320Z.NO/
803 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 19.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land
near the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
London Mill 15.0 19.3 Wed 7 pm CDT 18.7 16.6 13.5
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
25062
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
$$
Roberson718
WGUS83 KILX 210056
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
756 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC057-095-211700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210522T1845Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0930Z.210522T1245Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CDT Thursday was 19.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday morning and continue falling to 6.4 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural land
near the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Spoon River
London Mill 15.0 18.7 Thu 6 pm CDT 16.4 13.5 10.8
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
25190
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
$$
ILC057-095-220600-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210522T1845Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.210518T2333Z.210520T0930Z.210522T0600Z.NO/
857 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at London Mills.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 19.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.2 feet Friday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Spoon River
London Mill 15.0 16.9 Fri 7 am CDT 14.3 11.5 9.8
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
Roberson645
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
$$
25The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 9:22 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | ILX | Sangamon | 13 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.