Alert archive / Illinois / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 29, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Jun 26, 2021, 9:44 AM CDT for Mason County, Menard County, Illinois. It took effect at Jun 27, 2021, 3:24 PM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 26, 2021, 9:44 AM CDT (14:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 27, 2021, 3:24 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 30, 2021, 3:53 AM CDT
- In force
- 60 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Mason County, IL, Menard County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Salt Creek (IL) near Greenview (GREI2). The gauge peaked at 18.15 ft at Jun 29, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 14 ft
- Minor stage
- 16 ft
- Moderate stage
- 17 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05582000, 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.
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WGUS43 KILX 261444
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
944 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason 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.
ILC125-129-270645-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0029.210627T2024Z-210628T2248Z/
/GREI2.1.ER.210627T2024Z.210628T0600Z.210628T1648Z.NO/
944 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* From Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 16.5 feet early Monday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to overflow banks into wooded
and agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding is in
progress.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 6.7 Sat 8 am CDT 14.7 16.4 13.2
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$
379 follow-up statements
549
WGUS43 KILX 270247
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
947 PM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC125-129-271900-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0029.210627T2010Z-210629T1520Z/
/GREI2.2.ER.210627T2010Z.210628T1200Z.210629T0920Z.NO/
947 PM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* From Sunday afternoon to late Tuesday morning.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.7 feet Monday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to overflow banks into wooded
and agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding is in
progress.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 10.7 Sat 8 pm CDT 16.7 17.2 13.4
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$
MJA234
WGUS83 KILX 271449
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
949 AM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason 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.
ILC125-129-280700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0029.210629T0000Z-210629T1800Z/
/GREI2.1.ER.210629T0000Z.210629T0600Z.210629T1200Z.NO/
949 AM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* From Monday evening to early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.1 feet early Tuesday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to overflow banks into wooded
and agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding is in
progress.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 12.5 Sun 8 am CDT 15.1 16.0 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$
Erwin301
WGUS43 KILX 280208
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
908 PM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC125-129-281815-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0029.210628T1617Z-210630T1920Z/
/GREI2.2.ER.210628T1617Z.210629T1200Z.210630T1320Z.NO/
908 PM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until early Wednesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* From Monday morning to early Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Tuesday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to overflow banks into wooded
and agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding is in
progress.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 14.1 Sun 8 pm CDT 16.9 17.2 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$
MJA756
WGUS83 KILX 281528
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1028 AM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason 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.
ILC125-129-290730-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0029.210628T1528Z-210630T2217Z/
/GREI2.2.ER.210628T1315Z.210629T0600Z.210630T1617Z.NO/
1028 AM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* From this morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 16.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to overflow banks into wooded
and agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding is in
progress.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 16.4 Mon 9 am CDT 17.9 15.8 11.7
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$
Erwin111
WGUS83 KILX 282147
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
447 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC125-129-291400-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210701T0600Z/
/GREI2.2.ER.210628T1315Z.210629T1800Z.210701T0000Z.NR/
447 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 3:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:45 PM CDT Monday was 17.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to overflow banks into wooded
and agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding is in
progress.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 17.6 Mon 3 pm CDT 19.0 16.0 11.4
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$
NMB234
WGUS83 KILX 290259
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
959 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason 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.
ILC125-129-291900-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210701T0430Z/
/GREI2.2.ER.210628T1315Z.210630T0000Z.210630T2230Z.NR/
959 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* Until late Wednesday evening.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to overflow banks into wooded
and agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding is in
progress.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 18.0 Mon 8 pm CDT 18.7 15.7 11.3
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$
MJA807
WGUS83 KILX 291427
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
927 AM CDT Tue Jun 29 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC125-129-300630-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210630T1424Z/
/GREI2.2.ER.210628T1315Z.210629T0845Z.210630T0824Z.NO/
927 AM CDT Tue Jun 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 5.3 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to overflow banks into wooded
and agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding is in
progress.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 18.0 Tue 8 am CDT 15.4 11.0 8.4
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$
Barnes232
WGUS83 KILX 300136
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
836 PM CDT Tue Jun 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason 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.
ILC125-129-301530-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210630T1525Z/
/GREI2.2.ER.210628T1315Z.210629T0845Z.210630T0925Z.NO/
836 PM CDT Tue Jun 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 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 18.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 5.2 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to overflow banks into wooded
and agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding is in
progress.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 16.7 Tue 7 pm CDT 14.1 10.6 8.9
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$
MJA179
WGUS83 KILX 300853
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
353 AM CDT Wed Jun 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Salt Creek near Greenview affecting Menard and Mason Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
ILC125-129-301000-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210630T0853Z/
/GREI2.2.ER.210628T1315Z.210629T0845Z.210630T0925Z.NO/
353 AM CDT Wed Jun 30 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Salt Creek near Greenview has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Salt Creek near Greenview.
* At 2:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.2 feet Tuesday
evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Salt Creek
Greenview 16.0 15.6 Wed 2 am CDT 13.2 10.1 8.6
&&
LAT...LON 4017 8960 4009 8960 4011 8968 4009 8982
4015 8982 4018 8969
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 7:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Logan, Mason, Tazewell | 39 min |
| Jun 25, 7:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | McLean | 42 min |
| Jun 25, 7:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Morgan, Scott | 67 min |
| Jun 25, 7:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Tazewell | 67 min |
| Jun 25, 8:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Cass, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon | 44 min |
| Jun 25, 8:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean | 30 min |
| Jun 25, 8:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | DeWitt, McLean, Macon, Piatt | 41 min |
| Jun 25, 8:54 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Mason, Tazewell | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 9:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Logan, Mason, Menard, Tazewell | 25 min |
| Jun 25, 9:47 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Morgan, Scott | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 9:59 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | DeWitt, McLean, Piatt | 5 hr |
| Jun 25, 10:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Coles, DeWitt, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie and 1 more | 27 min |
| Jun 26, 2:34 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Mason, Piatt, Tazewell | 61 hr |
| Jun 26, 6:03 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Piatt | 8 days |
| Jun 26, 12:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean | 24 min |
| Jun 26, 1:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Morgan, Scott | 36 min |
| Jun 26, 1:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Morgan | 37 min |
| Jun 26, 2:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Morgan, Sangamon | 28 min |
| Jun 26, 2:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean, Woodford | 37 min |
| Jun 26, 3:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean | 33 min |
| Jun 26, 3:19 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Logan, Sangamon | 26 min |
| Jun 26, 3:25 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Macon, Mason, Menard and 3 more | 4 hr |
| Jun 26, 3:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Logan | 27 min |
| Jun 26, 3:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean | 23 min |
| Jun 26, 3:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Logan, Sangamon | 36 min |
| Jun 26, 4:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | DeWitt | 26 min |
| Jun 26, 4:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, DeWitt, McLean, Piatt | 32 min |
| Jun 26, 5:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, DeWitt, McLean, Piatt | 44 min |
| Jun 26, 5:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Douglas, Moultrie, Piatt | 43 min |
| Jun 26, 5:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Vermilion | 40 min |
| Jun 26, 6:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Champaign, Douglas | 27 min |
| Jun 26, 6:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Vermilion | 81 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.