Alert archive / Illinois / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 25, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at May 18, 2021, 8:07 PM CDT for Fulton County, Illinois. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 5:40 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 18, 2021, 8:07 PM CDT (01:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 19, 2021, 5:40 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 22, 2021, 2:40 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Fulton County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Spoon River (W-IL) at Seville (SEVI2). The gauge peaked at 25.08 ft at May 21, 2021, 6:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 19 ft
- Minor stage
- 22 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 30 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05570000, 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.
747
WGUS43 KILX 190107
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
807 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 Seville affecting Fulton County.
.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.
ILC057-191715-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0025.210519T1040Z-210521T0400Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.210519T1040Z.210520T0600Z.210520T2200Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 23.0 feet early Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon.
* 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.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 20.6 Tue 7 pm CDT 22.9 21.8 18.9
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
Erwin9 follow-up statements
450
WGUS83 KILX 191328
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
828 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC057-200530-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T0600Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.210519T0615Z.210520T0000Z.210521T0000Z.NO/
828 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 23.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water begins to flood agricultural areas
near the river.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Residences in Bernadotte begin to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 23.5 Wed 7 am CDT 23.4 20.0 16.6
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
SB165
WGUS43 KILX 191425
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
925 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.
.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.
ILC057-200630-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T2149Z/
/SEVI2.2.ER.210519T0615Z.210520T0600Z.210521T1549Z.NO/
925 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 23.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Friday 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 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 23.6 Wed 8 am CDT 25.2 22.7 18.8
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
SB563
WGUS83 KILX 200103
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
803 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC057-201715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210522T1640Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.210519T0615Z.210520T1800Z.210522T1040Z.NO/
803 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 23.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water begins to flood agricultural areas
near the river.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Residences in Bernadotte begin to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 23.4 Wed 7 pm CDT 24.3 23.3 20.0
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
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
$$
25601
WGUS83 KILX 201337
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
837 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC057-210545-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210522T1640Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.210519T0615Z.210521T0600Z.210522T1236Z.NO/
837 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Thursday was 23.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water begins to flood agricultural areas
near the river.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 23.7 Thu 7 am CDT 24.1 22.1 18.4
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
Roberson226
WGUS43 KILX 210049
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
749 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.
.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.
ILC057-211700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210523T0430Z/
/SEVI2.2.ER.210519T0615Z.210521T0600Z.210522T2230Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CDT Thursday was 24.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon.
* 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 Fri Sat Sun
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 24.6 Thu 6 pm CDT 24.5 21.8 18.3
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
25190
WGUS83 KILX 211357
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
857 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Knox and Fulton Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC057-220600-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210523T0430Z/
/SEVI2.2.ER.210519T0615Z.210521T1800Z.210522T2200Z.NO/
857 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 25.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.1 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 25.1 Fri 7 am CDT 23.5 19.9 16.6
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
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
$$
Roberson595
WGUS83 KILX 220123
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
823 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC057-221730-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210523T0051Z/
/SEVI2.2.ER.210519T0615Z.210521T1245Z.210522T1851Z.NO/
823 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 25.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.5 feet Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water begins to flood agricultural areas
near the river.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Residences in Bernadotte begin to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 24.6 Fri 7 pm CDT 20.8 16.0 14.2
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
25736
WGUS83 KILX 221445
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
945 AM CDT Sat May 22 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.
.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.
ILC057-230100-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210523T0051Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.210519T0615Z.210521T1245Z.210522T1848Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Sat May 22 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.1 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 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 25.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 10.6 feet Saturday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 23.1 Sat 8 am CDT 17.4 14.2 12.9
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
Roberson544
WGUS83 KILX 221940
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
240 PM CDT Sat May 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Spoon River at Seville affecting Fulton County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
ILC057-222045-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210522T1940Z/
/SEVI2.1.ER.210519T0615Z.210521T1245Z.210522T1848Z.NO/
240 PM CDT Sat May 22 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Spoon River at Seville has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Spoon River at Seville.
* At 1:45 PM CDT today the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling to 17.4 feet
Sunday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Spoon River
Seville 22.0 21.7 Sat 2 pm CDT 16.2 13.9 12.6
&&
LAT...LON 4059 9036 4058 9027 4045 9029 4036 9011
4029 9015 4040 9040
$$
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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.