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River Flood Warning 42, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Jul 16, 2021, 9:43 AM CDT for Lawrence County, Illinois. It took effect at Jul 17, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 16, 2021, 9:43 AM CDT (14:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 17, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jul 21, 2021, 9:18 AM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Lawrence County, IL
The radar
The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville (LAWI2). The gauge peaked at 31.54 ft at Jul 20, 2021, 6:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 27 ft
- Minor stage
- 30 ft
- Moderate stage
- 37 ft
- Major stage
- 41 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03346500, 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.
446
WGUS43 KILX 161443
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
943 AM CDT Fri Jul 16 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence 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.
ILC101-170645-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0042.210717T2100Z-210721T1913Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2100Z.210719T0000Z.210721T1312Z.NO/
943 AM CDT Fri Jul 16 2021
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* From Saturday afternoon to early Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 32.8 feet Sunday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 21.5 Fri 8 am CDT 27.7 32.5 32.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
Ousley13 follow-up statements
145
WGUS83 KILX 170208
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
908 PM CDT Fri Jul 16 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Ste. Marie affecting Crawford and Jasper
Counties.
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC033-079-171815-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0041.210717T1330Z-210718T2100Z/
/STMI2.1.ER.210717T1330Z.210717T1800Z.210718T1500Z.NO/
908 PM CDT Fri Jul 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Ste. Marie.
* From Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 19.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding begins to a secondary road on the
east bank near the bridge north of town.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Highway 9 floods between Ste. Marie
and Willow Hill.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Ste. Marie 19.0 12.3 Fri 8 pm CDT 19.3 18.5 15.4
&&
LAT...LON 3904 8811 3892 8795 3892 8779 3885 8773
3885 8801 3896 8815
$$
ILC101-171815-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0042.210717T1443Z-210720T1536Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T1443Z.210718T1200Z.210720T0936Z.NO/
908 PM CDT Fri Jul 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* From Saturday morning to late Tuesday morning.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tomorrow
morning to 31.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall to 31.3
feet and begin rising again early Sunday morning. It will rise to
31.6 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 26.5 Fri 8 pm CDT 31.5 31.4 30.6
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
Erwin457
WGUS83 KILX 171213
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
713 AM CDT Sat Jul 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Ste. Marie affecting Crawford and Jasper Counties
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC033-079-180214-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0041.210717T1725Z-210718T2100Z/
/STMI2.1.ER.210717T1725Z.210717T1800Z.210718T1500Z.NO/
713 AM CDT Sat Jul 17 2021
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Ste. Marie.
* From this afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
* At 645 AM Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 19.3 feet by this afternoon.The river will fall below
flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Highway 9 floods between Ste. Marie
and Willow Hill.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Ste. Marie 19 16.0 Sat 7 AM 19.1 17.1 13.7
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8811 3892 8795 3892 8779 3885 8773
3885 8801 3896 8815
$$
ILC101-180214-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0042.210717T1836Z-210719T2100Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T1836Z.210718T1200Z.210719T1500Z.NO/
713 AM CDT Sat Jul 17 2021
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* From this afternoon until Monday afternoon.
* At 645 AM Saturday the stage was 29.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 31.5 feet by tomorrow morning.The river will fall
below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 29.0 Sat 7 AM 31.5 30.2 28.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Ousley350
WGUS83 KILX 171402
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
902 AM CDT Sat Jul 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC101-180402-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0042.210717T1800Z-210720T0900Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T1800Z.210718T1800Z.210720T0300Z.NO/
902 AM CDT Sat Jul 17 2021
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* From this afternoon until late Monday night.
* At 845 AM Saturday the stage was 29.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 31.5 feet by tomorrow afternoon.The river will fall
below flood stage by Monday evening.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30 29.2 Sat 9 AM 31.2 30.9 29.4
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Ousley678
WGUS83 KILX 171608
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1108 AM CDT Sat Jul 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence 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.
ILC101-180815-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0042.210717T1800Z-210720T0900Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T1800Z.210718T1800Z.210720T0300Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Sat Jul 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 29.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 31.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 29.5 Sat 10 am CD 31.5 30.5 28.9
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
Ousley146
WGUS83 KILX 180229
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
929 PM CDT Sat Jul 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-181830-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210720T1200Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2022Z.210718T1800Z.210720T0600Z.NO/
929 PM CDT Sat Jul 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 30.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 30.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 30.4 Sat 8 pm CDT 31.5 30.4 28.6
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
MJA845
WGUS83 KILX 181405
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
905 AM CDT Sun Jul 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence 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.
ILC101-190615-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210720T1000Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2022Z.210719T0000Z.210720T0400Z.NO/
905 AM CDT Sun Jul 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 30.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 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 Sunday was 30.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.1 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 30.9 Sun 8 am CDT 30.8 29.5 27.2
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
Barnes325
WGUS83 KILX 190215
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
915 PM CDT Sun Jul 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-191815-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210720T1800Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2022Z.210719T0130Z.210720T1200Z.NO/
915 PM CDT Sun Jul 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 31.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM CDT Sunday was 31.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning and continue falling to 19.6 feet Wednesday, July 28.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.2 Sun 8 pm CDT 30.6 29.2 27.0
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
MJA814
WGUS83 KILX 191151
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
651 AM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence 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.
ILC101-200400-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210720T1800Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2022Z.210719T0130Z.210720T1200Z.NO/
651 AM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 31.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 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 Sunday was 31.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 19.6 feet Wednesday, July
28.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.2 Sun 8 pm CDT 30.5 28.7 26.3
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
DRH529
WGUS83 KILX 191435
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
935 AM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-200645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210721T0712Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2022Z.210719T1800Z.210721T0112Z.NO/
935 AM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until early Wednesday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 31.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 31.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.4 Mon 8 am CDT 31.1 28.9 26.3
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
DRH780
WGUS83 KILX 200159
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
859 PM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence 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.
ILC101-201800-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210721T0712Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2022Z.210720T0015Z.210721T0112Z.NO/
859 PM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until early Wednesday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 31.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 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 Monday was 31.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 19.4 feet Thursday, July
29.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.5 Mon 7 pm CDT 30.1 27.5 25.1
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
MJA455
WGUS83 KILX 201408 RRA
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
908 AM CDT Tue Jul 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-210615-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210721T1500Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2022Z.210720T1245Z.210721T0900Z.NO/
908 AM CDT Tue Jul 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 31.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 31.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 19.3 feet Friday, July 30.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.5 Tue 8 am CDT 29.5 25.7 22.9
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
DRH426
WGUS83 KILX 210157
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
857 PM CDT Tue Jul 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence 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.
ILC101-211800-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210721T2308Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2022Z.210720T1245Z.210721T1708Z.NO/
857 PM CDT Tue Jul 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 31.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 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 31.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 19.5 feet Friday, July
30.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.3 Tue 7 pm CDT 29.4 26.9 24.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
MJA690
WGUS83 KILX 211418
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
918 AM CDT Wed Jul 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
ILC101-211530-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210721T1418Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210717T2022Z.210720T1245Z.210721T1708Z.NO/
918 AM CDT Wed Jul 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 29.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 18.3 feet Saturday,
July 31.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 29.5 Wed 8 am CDT 24.7 22.4 21.0
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LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
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DRHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 7:35 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Coles | 4 hr |
| Jul 16, 7:04 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | McLean | 4 hr |
| Jul 16, 7:16 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Fulton, Knox | 10 hr |
| Jul 16, 9:40 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Crawford, Jasper | 23 hr |
| Jul 16, 9:41 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | McLean | 4 hr |
| Jul 16, 11:37 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Cass, Fulton, Mason, Menard, Schuyler, Tazewell | 3 hr |
| Jul 16, 1:35 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, McLean | 24 hr |
| Jul 16, 5:47 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland | 4 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.