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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Mar 3, 2023, 9:29 AM CST for Lawrence County, Illinois. It took effect at Mar 4, 2023, 1:12 AM CST. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2023, 9:29 AM CST (15:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 4, 2023, 1:12 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 10, 2023, 2:05 AM CST
- In force
- 6 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 15:31 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 Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville (LAWI2).
- 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.
856
WGUS43 KILX 031529
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
929 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...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.
ILC101-040730-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0009.230304T0712Z-230309T0201Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T0712Z.230305T1800Z.230308T2000Z.NO/
929 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 22.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 33.4 feet early
Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 22.2 Fri 8 am CST 31.7 33.4 32.9
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
NMA16 follow-up statements
440
WGUS83 KILX 040145
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
745 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-041745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.230304T1248Z-230309T2100Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1248Z.230306T0000Z.230309T1500Z.NO/
745 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 26.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
around sunrise tomorrow morning to a crest of 34.0 feet
Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 26.8 Fri 6 pm CST 32.3 34.0 33.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07615
WGUS83 KILX 040601
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1201 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023
...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.
ILC101-042215-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.230304T1248Z-230309T2100Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1248Z.230306T0000Z.230309T1500Z.NO/
1201 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...From this morning to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 28.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this morning to a crest of 34.0 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 28.9 Fri 11 pm CS 33.0 34.0 33.4
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
25122
WGUS83 KILX 041504
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
904 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-050715-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230309T2100Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230306T0000Z.230309T1500Z.NO/
904 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 30.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CST Saturday was 30.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.0
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
late Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 30.7 Sat 8 am CST 33.8 33.9 32.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
RD/BMD139
WGUS83 KILX 041623
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1023 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023
...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.
ILC101-050830-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230309T2230Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230306T0600Z.230309T1630Z.NO/
1023 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 30.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CST Saturday was 30.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.4
feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage late Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 30.8 Sat 9 am CST 33.1 33.3 32.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
RD/BMD990
WGUS83 KILX 050307
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
907 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-051915-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230309T0600Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230306T0000Z.230309T0000Z.NO/
907 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 31.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CST Saturday was 31.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.2
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.6 Sat 8 pm CST 33.2 32.6 31.1
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
NMA738
WGUS83 KILX 051715
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1115 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023
...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.
ILC101-060915-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230311T1700Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230306T1800Z.230311T1100Z.NO/
1115 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 32.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CST Sunday was 32.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.1
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.1 Sun 10 am CS 33.1 32.6 32.3
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
RD806
WGUS83 KILX 060213
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
813 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-061815-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230309T1800Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230306T1800Z.230309T1200Z.NO/
813 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 32.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CST Sunday was 32.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.1
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.4 Sun 7 pm CST 33.1 32.0 30.6
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07378
WGUS83 KILX 061502
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
902 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023
...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.
ILC101-070715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230311T1600Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230307T0000Z.230311T1000Z.NO/
902 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 32.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CST Monday was 32.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.8
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.6 Mon 8 am CST 32.7 32.4 31.9
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Barnes029
WGUS83 KILX 070252
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
852 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2023
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-071900-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230311T1800Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230307T0600Z.230311T1200Z.NO/
852 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CST Monday the stage was 32.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CST Monday was 32.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.9 Mon 7 pm CST 32.9 32.6 31.8
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07280
WGUS83 KILX 071515
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
915 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2023
...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.
ILC101-080715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230312T1424Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230308T0600Z.230312T0824Z.NO/
915 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 33.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CST Tuesday was 33.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will remain near 33.2 feet through
tonight then begin slowly falling. It will then fall below
flood stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 33.2 Tue 8 am CST 33.1 32.6 32.1
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Barnes155
WGUS83 KILX 080051
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
651 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-081700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230312T1400Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230307T2300Z.230312T0800Z.NO/
651 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 33.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:45 PM CST Tuesday was 33.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Sunday morning and continue falling to 20.0 feet
Friday, March 17.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 33.3 Tue 5 pm CST 33.1 32.6 31.8
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07099
WGUS83 KILX 081439
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
839 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2023
...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.
ILC101-090645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230311T1330Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230308T1145Z.230311T0730Z.NO/
839 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 33.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CST Wednesday was 33.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue falling to 19.9 feet
Saturday, March 18.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 33.4 Wed 7 am CST 32.6 31.0 29.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Barnes699
WGUS83 KILX 090233 RRA
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
833 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-091845-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230311T1330Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230308T1145Z.230311T0730Z.NO/
833 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2023
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 33.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CST Wednesday was 33.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue falling to 19.8 feet
Saturday, March 18.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 33.1 Wed 7 pm CST 31.7 30.4 29.0
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07567
WGUS83 KILX 091457
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
857 AM CST Thu Mar 9 2023
...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.
ILC101-100700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230310T2100Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230308T1145Z.230310T1500Z.NO/
857 AM CST Thu Mar 9 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 32.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CST Thursday was 33.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 20.0 feet
Sunday, March 19.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.3 Thu 7 am CST 30.3 27.6 25.9
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
MJA421
WGUS83 KILX 100133
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
733 PM CST Thu Mar 9 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for
flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ILC101-101300-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230310T1251Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230308T1145Z.230310T0651Z.NO/
733 PM CST Thu Mar 9 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 30.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:45 PM CST Thursday was 33.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 19.9 feet
Sunday, March 19.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 30.8 Thu 6 pm CST 28.3 26.6 25.1
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
NMA670
WGUS83 KILX 100805
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
205 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023
...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.
ILC101-100915-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230310T0805Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.230304T1017Z.230308T1145Z.230310T0633Z.NO/
205 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 29.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 19.9 feet Sunday,
March 19.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 29.8 Fri 1 am CST 27.7 26.2 24.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
25What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Lincoln, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 3, 5:48 AM CST, 3 hours 41 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 5:48 AM CST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lincoln IL 548 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 316 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 An intense storm system will bring heavy rain to central Illinois through this afternoon, when a transition to wet snow is expected for a portion of the area. Northeast winds will intensify late this morning and remain gusty as they turn to northwesterly during the afternoon. Dry weather will return for the weekend with temperatures warming through Monday. && .SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight) ISSUED AT 316 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 At 330 AM, a plume of moisture was evident streaming northward ahead of a developing surface low which WPC analyzed across central Arkansas. Beneath the left exit region of a 120kt+ 500mb jet, this feature will rapidly intensify as it lifts northeastward towards central Illinois over the next several hours - going from around 990mb to roughly 975mb in the span of around 10 hours according to the 06z RAP. Accordingly, the air mass is moistening from the south as the LLJ advects Gulf moisture northward. SGF's sounding had a PWAT of 1.05" at 00z, whereas ours was 0.31" at the same time; undoubtedly, we've moistened since then, and will continue to throughout the morning as the low draws nearer. This multifaceted system will bring a myriad of weather conditions when it arrives later this morning, including the following potential threats: * Heavy rain: WPC's probabilistic QPF guidance suggests a 95% chance for more than 1" of rain across areas mainly SE of I-55 in southeast/south central Illinois for the 24 hr period ending at 06z Sat. South of I-70, the chance for greater than 2" (3") of QPF is upwards of 60 (20%). HREF's ensemble mean (max) suggests nearly 3" (6") of rain falling in our southeast counties as well. Given the signal in the guidance, and the upstream reports of heavy rainfall/flash flooding, WPC has expanded the moderate risk for excessive rainfall to clip our southeastern CWA and their slight risk to affect those southeast of I-57. Training convective activity through the afternoon will bear close watching for these areas. For more information, see the hydrology section of this discussion. * Severe weather: The surface low track has shifted southeast in the past couple model iterations, which would seem to inhibit our severe potential somewhat. Nonetheless, the far southeast corner of our CWA will need close monitoring late morning through early afternoon as strong synoptic uplift near the surface low coincides with elevated instability and an intense kinematic profile featuring curved hodographs and 0-6km bulk shear upwards of 60kt. The HRRR and NAMNest have severe convection narrowly missing us, but the threat is certainly nonzero. SPC has maintained a slight risk in our extreme southeast and marginal northwestward nearly to I-55. * Winter weather: HREF mean suggests FGEN values upwards of 150 k/m/1e10s in our eastern half during the early to mid afternoon time frame, which should support a snow band's development on the northwest side of an intense deformation band as 850mb temps drop to sub 0C behind the surface low with deformation of the 0C isotherm owing to wet bulbing of the column by intense precip. The probability for greater than 1"/hr snowfall from HREF is 60+% in extreme north Vermilion and Champaign counties points northeast during the mid-late afternoon, quickly tapering to around 10% for most of the rest of the area. Important distinction here though: the CAMs have difference timing of the event too, which could be artificially lowering the probabilities a bit across the remainder of the area. HREF ensemble mean has 24 hr snowfall totals exceeding 1" NE of a Peoria to Decatur to Paris line (same location that experimental probabilistic WSSI has a 5+% chance for extreme impacts, mainly driven by snow load or potential infrastructure impacts from the weight of snow), and exceeding 2" across McLean, Woodford, Champaign, and Vermilion counties...Greater than 4" across extreme northern Champaign and Vermilion counties. However, given the somewhat warm ground not all of the snow is expected to stick; the CAMs are picking up on this, with their forecast snowfall (6" or more in spots) quite a bit higher than their forecast snow accumulation, which is generally less than 3" even where the heaviest snow is expected to fall. Concern exists for reduced visibilities amidst strong winds and heavy snowfall. WSSI suggests concern over snow loading resulting from heavy wet snow combined with strong winds. In addition, HREF suggests 30+% probs for sub 1/2 mile vis and wind speed > 30 mph across our CWA from Christian and Shelby counties points northeast. We'll need to monitor this closely for a possible upgrade to a Winter Storm Warning this afternoon, though at this time it appears the Advisory will suffice. * High winds: The deterministic GFS suggests that at 21z (3 PM CST) the pressure difference between LWV and BMI - a distance of only ~140 miles - will be around 14mb, implying a gradient of roughly 0.1mb/mi which is quite remarkable. The HREF ensemble min, mean, and max, respectively, suggest peak gusts will reach 40, 50-55, and 70mph across much of the CWA, with the strongest winds along the I-72 corridor. This is a lot of spread given it's day 1 of the forecast, but it seems most of this uncertainty is in mixing potential. Depending on which model you use, forecast soundings suggest that the low level inversion is high enough to allow for max gusts to somewhere between 45 and 65 kt. The HRRR and NAMNest have been somewhat consistent at suggesting the 50-60kt winds at around 900mb will reach the surface during the late morning through mid afternoon timeframe, though this will be conditional on whether we can get heavy enough showers or a break in clouds to either force mixing via evaporational cooling or allow it through surface heating (the latter seems unlikely). The Wind Advisory was expanded and wording intensified to account for this concern, though the confidence for a High Wind Warning just is not there yet. Once we put this system behind us tonight, we'll be dry and cool for the first part of the weekend. .LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday) ISSUED AT 316 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 Saturday is looking seasonable with highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s, and we may even get some breaks of sun during the afternoon, mainly south of I-72. By Sunday, we'll start to warm up with the approach of the next system which will bring a warm front across the Midwest and another opportunity for rain on Monday, which at this time is the warmest day in the forecast period. NBM suggests a 90% chance for highs over 60F on Monday in Lincoln, and even yields an 80% chance for highs in the 70s in Lawrenceville. Uncertainty increases later in the forecast period, though none of the deterministic models are suggesting any impactful storm systems in our neck of the woods for whatever that's worth. && .AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday morning) Issued at 542 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 A exceptionally deep low pressure system will approach the region from the south late this morning, bringing 35-45kt wind gusts veering from northeast to northwest throughout the day as well as MVFR to IFR ceilings and IFR visibilities with periods of heavy rain or perhaps rain/snow mix. Ceilings and visibilities, which will deteriorate from south to north over the next couple hours, will improve late this evening as rain/snow exits the area to the northeast. The highest chance for heavy snow will be at BMI and CMI early to mid afternoon, though the other terminals will have a chance of seeing some snow as well. && .HYDROLOGY... Issued at 414 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 Precipitation amounts with the upcoming storm system today look to be around 2 inches or higher from Effingham to Paris southeastward, ranging as high as 3 to 4 inches. A moderate risk of excessive rainfall has been depicted by WPC in this area, and this matches well with a Flood Watch already in effect until this evening. The bulk of precipitation looks to fall between 6 AM and noon, and be nearly over with by 6 pm. Runoff will continue to accumulate in larger basins through Friday night, and rises look to continue through Saturday. A flood warning is already in effect at Clay City on the Little Wabash River, as well as on portions of the Wabash River. Elsewhere, precipitation amounts will taper off to the northwest, with a still significant inch plus expected along the I-55 corridor. Rises are likely on the Sangamon River that could produce flood stage levels, especially on the upper and lower ends of the river basin. On the Illinois River, impacts from the heavier rain over the last week in northern Illinois are working their way down, and there is a good chance of at least minor flooding from Peoria upstream early next week. Downstream, more of the impacts from the upcoming system come into play, and moderate flooding is expected to develop at Havana and Beardstown toward Tuesday. && .ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory until midnight CST tonight for ILZ031-037-038- 041>057-061>063-066>068-071>073. Winter Weather Advisory from noon today to 9 PM CST this evening for ILZ038-043>046. Flood Watch through this evening for ILZ057-063-067-068-071>073. && SYNOPSIS...Bumgardner SHORT TERM...Bumgardner LONG TERM...Bumgardner AVIATION...Bumgardner HYDROLOGY...37
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 6:38 AM CST, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lincoln IL 638 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 ILZ027>030-036-040-041200- Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Fulton-Schuyler- 638 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and west central Illinois. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Windy conditions are expected today, however wind gusts are expected to remain below 45 mph. Rain may mix with or change to snow this afternoon, but accumulations should generally be minimal. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. River levels on the Illinois River will rise, and moderate flooding is likely from Havana downstream by Tuesday. Minor flooding is also possible from Peoria upstream by Monday or Tuesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. ILZ031-037-041-042-047>056-061-062-066-041200- Woodford-Tazewell-Mason-Logan-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon- Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Shelby-Cumberland-Effingham- 638 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Strong northeast winds are expected today, and could gust over 55 mph especially near the I-72 corridor this afternoon. Tree damage and power outages are possible beyond what would normally be expected with these wind speeds due to the unusual wind direction. Rain will spread in from the south, with amounts of an inch or two likely by this afternoon. Rain may mix with or change to snow this afternoon, but accumulations should generally be minimal. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Minor flooding possible on the west end of the Sangamon River by Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. ILZ038-043>046-041200- McLean-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion- 638 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and east central Illinois. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Rain is expected to mix with or change over to snow this afternoon. Slushy accumulations of a couple inches are possible. In addition, rainfall over an inch is possible. Strong northeast winds are expected today, and could gust over 55 mph this afternoon. Tree damage and power outages are possible beyond what would normally be expected with these wind speeds due to the unusual wind direction and sticky wet snow. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Minor flooding is likely on the east end of the Sangamon River by late Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. ILZ057-063-067-068-071>073-041200- Edgar-Clark-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- 638 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and southeast Illinois. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches is possible today, which will cause further river rises and areas of flooding. In addition, scattered thunderstorms are expected, a few of which may be strong to severe. Damaging winds would be the most likely concern with any storms. Even outside of the storms, wind gusts over 50 mph from the northeast are possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Minor flooding on area rivers is likely to continue this weekend and into next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed from 10 am to 1 pm today. 37
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 3, 7:00 AM CST, 2 hours 29 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
700 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0600 AM HEAVY RAIN 6 SSE CLAY CITY 38.61N 88.31W
03/03/2023 M1.00 INCH CLAY IL CO-OP OBSERVER
CO-OP OBSERVER STATION CLYI2 CLAY CITY 6
SSE.
0635 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 SW OLNEY NOBLE AIRPOR 38.72N 88.18W
03/03/2023 M0.99 INCH RICHLAND IL AWOS
AWOS STATION KOLY OLNEY NOBLE AP.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 8:30 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ILX | Champaign, DeWitt, McLean, Piatt, Vermilion | 22 hr |
| Mar 3, 9:11 AM CST | River Flood Warning | ILX | Piatt | 5 days |
| Mar 3, 11:49 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Cass, DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Mason, Menard and 3 more | 3 hr |
| Mar 3, 12:24 PM CST | High Wind Warning | ILX | Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford and 16 more | 7 hr |
| Mar 3, 12:49 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland | 3 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.