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River Flood Warning 8, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Mar 11, 2021, 7:00 PM CST for Clay County, Richland County, Illinois. It took effect at Mar 12, 2021, 4:30 PM CST. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 11, 2021, 7:00 PM CST (01:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2021, 4:30 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2021, 11:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 42 hr
- 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 01:00 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 18.77 ft at Mar 13, 2021, 7:00 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.
632
WGUS43 KILX 120100
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
700 PM CST Thu Mar 11 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.
.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.
ILC025-159-121700-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0008.210313T0520Z-210315T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210313T0520Z.210313T1800Z.210315T0000Z.NO/
700 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* From Friday evening to late Sunday night.
* At 6:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow evening to a crest of 19.4 feet early Saturday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
* 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 Fri Sat Sun
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 9.9 Thu 6 pm CST 16.4 19.1 18.0
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
Erwin7 follow-up statements
920
WGUS83 KILX 121123
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
523 AM CST Fri Mar 12 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.
ILC025-159-130330-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0008.210313T0520Z-210315T0600Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210312T2200Z.210313T1200Z.210315T0900Z.NO/
523 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* From this evening to late Sunday night.
* At 4:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 19.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* 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 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 16.3 Fri 4 am CST 19.6 19.0 17.7
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
Deubelbeiss061
WGUS83 KILX 121513
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
913 AM CST Fri Mar 12 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.
ILC025-159-130715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0008.210312T2230Z-210314T1536Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210312T2230Z.210313T1200Z.210314T0936Z.NO/
913 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* From this afternoon to Sunday morning.
* At 7:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 19.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* 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.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 17.1 Fri 7 am CST 19.1 17.3 14.5
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
25844
WGUS83 KILX 130111
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
711 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC025-159-131715-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210314T1536Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210312T2120Z.210313T1200Z.210314T0936Z.NO/
711 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 6:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CST Friday was 18.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.2 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
* Impact...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 18.3 Fri 6 pm CST 18.8 16.8 13.9
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
Erwin195
WGUS83 KILX 131454
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
854 AM CST Sat Mar 13 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.
ILC025-159-140700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210314T0907Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210312T2120Z.210313T1445Z.210314T0307Z.NO/
854 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 18.8 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 8:45 AM CST Saturday was 18.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 12.0 feet Thursday morning.
* 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.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 18.8 Sat 8 am CST 16.2 13.4 14.4
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
25226
WGUS83 KILX 140238
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
838 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
For the Little Wabash River...including Clay City...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC025-159-141845-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210315T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210312T2120Z.210313T1445Z.210314T1800Z.NO/
838 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CST Saturday was 18.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 16.8 feet Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the
Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane
southeast of the gage begins to flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south
of Wynoose.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 18.6 Sat 7 pm CST 17.4 15.9 17.5
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
Erwin226
WGUS83 KILX 141358
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
858 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 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.
ILC025-159-150000-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210315T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210312T2120Z.210313T1445Z.210314T1800Z.NO/
858 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.1 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 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 18.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 15.6 feet 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.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 18.1 Sun 8 am CDT 15.6 16.3 17.6
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
25416
WGUS83 KILX 141615
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1115 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
ILC025-159-141715-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210314T1615Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.210312T2120Z.210313T1445Z.210314T1800Z.NO/
1115 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Little Wabash River below Clay City has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall through Monday.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 17.9 Sun 10 am CD 15.2 16.9 17.5
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
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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.