Alert archive / Illinois / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 4, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Feb 23, 2021, 7:14 PM CST for Clay County, Richland County, Illinois. It took effect at Feb 23, 2021, 10:18 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 23, 2021, 7:14 PM CST (01:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2021, 10:18 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2021, 1:37 AM CST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Clay County, IL, Richland County, IL
The radar
The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Little Wabash River below Clay City (CLAI2). The gauge peaked at 19.47 ft at Feb 25, 2021, 1:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 22 ft
- Major stage
- 25 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03379500, 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.
917
WGUS43 KILX 240114
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
714 PM CST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.Warmer temperatures paired with frozen soils have resulted in snow
melt running off into area rivers, streams, and creeks. The Little
Wabash River below Clay City is forecast to reach flood stage later
this evening.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...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.
ILC025-159-241315-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0004.210224T0418Z-210228T0300Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.210224T0418Z.210225T0600Z.210227T2100Z.NO/
714 PM CST Tue Feb 23 2021
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* From this evening to Saturday evening.
* At 6:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 18.8 feet early Thursday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to wooded areas and
agricultural land immediately adjacent to the river.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 17.4 Tue 6 pm CST 18.7 18.8 18.6
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
NMB9 follow-up statements
777
WGUS83 KILX 241451
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
851 AM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...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.
ILC025-159-250400-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210226T1500Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.210224T0337Z.210225T0000Z.210226T0900Z.NO/
851 AM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 7:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 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 CST Wednesday was 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.3 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 19.0 Wed 7 am CST 19.1 17.8 15.5
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
25868
WGUS83 KILX 241858
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1258 PM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.Warm temperatures have melted snowpack and increased river flows.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...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.
ILC025-159-250700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T1048Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.210224T0337Z.210225T0600Z.210227T0448Z.NO/
1258 PM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 12:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:45 PM CST Wednesday was 19.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Friday evening.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 19.2 Wed 12 pm CS 19.5 18.9 16.8
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
25996
WGUS83 KILX 250120
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
720 PM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.Mild temperatures will cause melting of local and upstream snow
pack and will increase river flows.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...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.
ILC025-159-251330-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T1108Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.210224T0337Z.210225T0600Z.210227T0508Z.NO/
720 PM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 6:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 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 CST Wednesday was 19.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Friday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 19.4 Wed 6 pm CST 19.5 18.6 16.2
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
07633
WGUS83 KILX 251221
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
621 AM CST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.Warm temperatures will cause melting of local and upstream snowpack
and will increase river flows.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...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.
ILC025-159-260030-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T1108Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.210224T0337Z.210225T1800Z.210227T0508Z.NO/
621 AM CST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 5:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:45 AM CST Thursday was 19.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 19.5 Thu 5 am CST 19.3 17.3 15.1
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
25632
WGUS83 KILX 251619
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1019 AM CST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.Warm temperatures will cause melting of local and upstream snowpack
and will increase river flows.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC025-159-260430-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210228T0300Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.210224T0337Z.210225T1800Z.210227T2100Z.NO/
1019 AM CST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM CST Thursday was 19.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 19.4 Thu 9 am CST 19.2 18.2 15.8
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
25039
WGUS83 KILX 260148
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
748 PM CST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.Warm temperatures will cause melting of local and upstream snowpack
and will increase river flows.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...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.
ILC025-159-261800-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210228T0130Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.210224T0337Z.210225T1130Z.210227T1930Z.NO/
748 PM CST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 6:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 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 CST Thursday was 19.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.3 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 19.3 Thu 6 pm CST 19.0 17.7 14.8
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
07717
WGUS83 KILX 261618
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1018 AM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC025-159-270830-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210228T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.210224T0337Z.210225T1130Z.210227T1800Z.NO/
1018 AM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM CST Friday was 19.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.1 feet Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 19.0 Fri 9 am CST 18.0 16.1 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
SB464
WGUS83 KILX 270121
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
721 PM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.Mild temperatures will cause melting of local and upstream snowpack
and will increase river flows.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...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.
ILC025-159-271600-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T1600Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.210224T0337Z.210225T1130Z.210227T1000Z.NO/
721 PM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 6:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 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 CST Friday was 19.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 10.3 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 18.5 Fri 6 pm CST 17.3 15.3 13.3
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
07161
WGUS83 KILX 270737
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
137 AM CST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland
Counties
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. River levels are
expected to continue falling.
Since flooding has subsided, this will be the last statement for this
flooding event.
ILC025-159-270807-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210227T1600Z/
/CLAI2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.210226T0830Z.210227T0520Z.NO/
137 AM CST Sat Feb 27 2021
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* At 1245 AM Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 1120 PM Friday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 16.3 feet by tomorrow
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18 17.8 Sat 1 AM 16.3 14.3 12.2
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$Nearby
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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.