Alert archive / Illinois / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 46, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Aug 9, 2021, 8:02 PM CDT for Lawrence County, Illinois. It took effect at Aug 10, 2021, 9:37 AM CDT. It was in force for 59 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2021, 8:02 PM CDT (01:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 10, 2021, 9:37 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 12, 2021, 8:31 PM CDT
- In force
- 59 hr
- 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 01:02 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 31.90 ft at Aug 11, 2021, 9:00 PM 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.
780
WGUS43 KILX 100102
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
802 PM CDT Mon Aug 9 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.
ILC101-101715-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0046.210810T1708Z-210812T0300Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210810T1708Z.210811T0600Z.210811T2100Z.NO/
802 PM CDT Mon Aug 9 2021
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* From Tuesday afternoon to late Wednesday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 30.7 feet early Wednesday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 27.2 Mon 7 pm CDT 30.5 29.7 27.1
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
077 follow-up statements
566
WGUS83 KILX 101437
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
937 AM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-110645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0046.210810T1437Z-210812T0200Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210810T1247Z.210811T0000Z.210811T2000Z.NO/
937 AM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* From this morning to late tomorrow evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 30.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 30.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 30.1 Tue 8 am CDT 30.5 28.3 25.8
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
Erwin882
WGUS83 KILX 110133
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
833 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 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.
ILC101-111745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210812T0500Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210810T1247Z.210811T0600Z.210811T2300Z.NO/
833 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 31.0 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 31.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.0 Tue 7 pm CDT 29.9 27.3 24.4
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
NMB543
WGUS83 KILX 111020
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
520 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-120230-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210813T0936Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210810T1247Z.210811T1800Z.210813T0336Z.NO/
520 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 4:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 31.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.5 Wed 4 am CDT 31.4 27.7 22.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
25948
WGUS83 KILX 111421
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
921 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 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.
ILC101-120630-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210813T1012Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210810T1247Z.210811T1800Z.210813T0412Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.6 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 Wednesday was 31.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.7 feet
this afternoon. 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 Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.6 Wed 8 am CDT 31.5 27.8 22.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
Erwin496
WGUS83 KILX 120132
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
832 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-121745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210813T1541Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210810T1247Z.210812T0600Z.210813T0941Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until late Friday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 31.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.9 Wed 7 pm CDT 31.5 24.9 21.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
NMB385
WGUS83 KILX 121404
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
904 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 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.
ILC101-130515-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210813T0515Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210810T1247Z.210812T0200Z.210812T2315Z.NO/
904 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.1 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 Thursday was 31.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 18.5 feet Sunday, August 22.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.1 Thu 8 am CDT 28.0 24.2 21.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
Erwin072
WGUS83 KILX 130131
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
831 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
ILC101-130245-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-210813T0131Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.210810T1247Z.210812T0200Z.210812T2315Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 18.4 feet Sunday,
August 22.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 27.7 Thu 7 pm CDT 23.4 21.6 21.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3861 8765
$$
NMBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 7:44 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Coles | 46 min |
| Aug 10, 3:49 PM CDT | Heat Advisory | ILX | Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles and 29 more | 27 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.