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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Lincoln, IL

May 3, 2025Clay County, Richland County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at May 3, 2025, 9:18 AM CDT for Clay County, Richland County, Illinois. It took effect at May 3, 2025, 11:48 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 3, 2025, 9:18 AM CDT (14:18 UTC)
In effect from
May 3, 2025, 11:48 PM CDT
Expired
May 9, 2025, 8:07 PM CDT
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Clay County, IL, Richland County, IL

The river

Written for the forecast point Little Wabash River below Clay City (CLAI2).

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.

988 
WGUS43 KILX 031418
FLWILX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
918 AM CDT Sat May 3 2025

...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 Clay and Richland 
  Counties.

.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 remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-040630-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0009.250504T0448Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T0448Z.250505T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 AM CDT Sat May 3 2025

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
    evening to 19.9 feet Monday morning. It will then fall early
    Tuesday morning. It will rise to 19.9 feet early Wednesday
    afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above flood
    stage.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  14.6  Sat 8 am CDT 19.4  19.9  19.9         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

Deubelbeiss
15 follow-up statements
624 
WGUS83 KILX 040108
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
808 PM CDT Sat May 3 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-041715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.250504T1545Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1545Z.250507T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Sat May 3 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.5
    feet Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  15.4  Sat 7 pm CDT 18.9  19.3  19.5         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

Erwin
416 
WGUS83 KILX 040843
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
343 AM CDT Sun May 4 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-050045-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.250504T1545Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1545Z.250507T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
343 AM CDT Sun May 4 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.5 feet
    Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 am CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  17.0  Sun 2 am CDT 19.1  19.3  19.5         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

37
108 
WGUS83 KILX 041546
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1046 AM CDT Sun May 4 2025

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-050800-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250507T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT Sun May 4 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Sunday was 18.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7
    feet Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  18.5  Sun 9 am CDT 19.2  19.5  19.7         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

Deubelbeiss
964 
WGUS83 KILX 050106
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
806 PM CDT Sun May 4 2025

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-051715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250509T1200Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1800Z.250509T0600Z.NO/
806 PM CDT Sun May 4 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 19.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8
    feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.3  Sun 7 pm CDT 19.6  19.8  19.5         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

Erwin
276 
WGUS83 KILX 050755
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
255 AM CDT Mon May 5 2025

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-060000-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250509T1200Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1800Z.250509T0600Z.NO/
255 AM CDT Mon May 5 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:45 AM CDT Monday was 19.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8
    feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 am CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.6  Mon 2 am CDT 19.7  19.7  19.3         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

37
398 
WGUS83 KILX 051405
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
905 AM CDT Mon May 5 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-060615-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250509T1912Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T0600Z.250509T1312Z.NO/
905 AM CDT Mon May 5 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 19.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.1
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.8  Mon 8 am CDT 20.1  20.0  19.4         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

25
738 
WGUS83 KILX 060051
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
751 PM CDT Mon May 5 2025

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-061700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250509T1800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1200Z.250509T1200Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Mon May 5 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 20.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  20.0  Mon 7 pm CDT 20.2  19.8  18.8         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

Copple
184 
WGUS83 KILX 061442
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
942 AM CDT Tue May 6 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties.

.The river has crested near Clay City, and will begin a slow fall 
tonight. Flooding is expected to subside by Thursday night.

The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-070645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250509T0730Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1230Z.250509T0130Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Tue May 6 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road, just north of U.S. Route 
  50, begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Thursday evening and continue falling to 11.8 feet Sunday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.


&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  20.1  Tue 8 am CDT 19.9  18.9  17.3         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

Geelhart
412 
WGUS83 KILX 070122
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
822 PM CDT Tue May 6 2025

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-071730-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250509T0730Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1230Z.250509T0130Z.NO/
822 PM CDT Tue May 6 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  20.0  Tue 7 pm CDT 19.5  18.1  15.7         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

Copple
003 
WGUS83 KILX 071324
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
824 AM CDT Wed May 7 2025

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-080530-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250509T1300Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1230Z.250509T0700Z.NO/
824 AM CDT Wed May 7 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 20.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning and continue falling to 10.5 feet Monday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.8  Wed 7 am CDT 19.2  17.5  14.3         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

07
244 
WGUS83 KILX 080115
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
815 PM CDT Wed May 7 2025

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-081715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250509T1330Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1230Z.250509T0730Z.NO/
815 PM CDT Wed May 7 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 20.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning and continue falling to 10.2 feet Monday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.6  Wed 7 pm CDT 18.5  16.5  13.5         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

Copple
708 
WGUS83 KILX 081432
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
932 AM CDT Thu May 8 2025

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-090645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250510T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1230Z.250509T1800Z.NO/
932 AM CDT Thu May 8 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 19.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.5  Thu 8 am CDT 18.5  16.1  13.6         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

NMA
314 
WGUS83 KILX 090138
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
838 PM CDT Thu May 8 2025

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-091745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250510T0925Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1230Z.250510T0325Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Thu May 8 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 
  50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 19.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 8.8 feet
    Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.4  Thu 7 pm CDT 18.4  14.5  10.6         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

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201 
WGUS83 KILX 091510
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1010 AM CDT Fri May 9 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the 
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay 
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC025-159-100715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250510T0742Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1230Z.250510T0142Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT Fri May 9 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south 
  of Wynoose.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Friday was 19.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening and continue falling to 8.9 feet Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.0  Fri 9 am CDT 15.7  11.4  10.1         


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

07
346 
WGUS83 KILX 100107
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
807 PM CDT Fri May 9 2025

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 
  Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

ILC025-159-100215-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250510T0107Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.250504T1124Z.250506T1230Z.250509T2330Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Fri May 9 2025

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.9 feet early
    Wednesday afternoon.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  17.8  Fri 7 pm CDT 13.5  9.8   8.6          


&&

LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
      3867 8838 3870 8846


$$

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What 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 May 3, 5:57 AM CDT, 3 hours 21 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • There is a low probability (5-15% chance) for excessive rainfall today and tonight along and south of the I-70 corridor.
  • No major storm systems are expected to impact central Illinois over the next week...resulting in little to no severe weather risk.
Area forecast discussion, May 3, 5:57 AM CDT, 3 hours 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...Updated Aviation
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
557 AM CDT Sat May 3 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- There is a low probability (5-15% chance) for excessive rainfall
  today and tonight along and south of the I-70 corridor.

- No major storm systems are expected to impact central Illinois
  over the next week...resulting in little to no severe weather
  risk.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 341 AM CDT Sat May 3 2025

...Heavy Rainfall Risk Across Southeast Illinois...

A vigorous short-wave trough noted on 08z/2am water vapor imagery
over Missouri will continue to deepen into a closed upper low as
it tracks slowly eastward over the next 24 hours. The approaching
upper support will energize a frontal boundary stalled along the
Ohio River to produce widespread showers across much of the
region along/east of the Illinois River today into Sunday. Given
strong upper dynamics and NAM precipitable water values hovering
near 1 inch, the stage will be set for locally heavy rainfall
across parts of the E/SE KILX CWA. 00z CAMs were quite bullish
with 48-hour QPF along/south of I-70...with the HRRR featuring a
bullseye of greater than 4 inches over Crawford County and the NAM
Nest showing more than 7 inches across parts of Lawrence County.
The 06z HRRR has subsequently shifted its maximum QPF southward
into Lawrence and Wabash counties and decreased it to 3-4 inches.
This significant model change showcases the difficulty of
pinpointing the exact location of mesoscale precip banding even at
relatively short time ranges. Rather than relying on one model
solution, the more prudent route is to examine model mean QPF and
HREF/NBM probabilities. The 00z HREF shows a high probability
(60-70% chance) of greater than 1 inch of rain along/south of
I-70...a 40-60% chance of more than 2 inches...and a 30-40% of
more than 3 inches. The HREF mean rainfall across this area ranges
from 1.50 to 2 inches. Given this data, the official forecast
will feature storm total rainfall from this afternoon through
Monday of 1.50 to 2 inches along and south of I-70. However, we
will need to keep a close eye on radar trends as the precip
develops...as there is still potential for a slight N/S shift in
the heaviest rain band. In addition, convection could locally
enhance amounts to greater than 2 inches. Further north into
central Illinois, the showers will be more scattered in nature and
thus rainfall will be considerably lighter. Amounts will decrease
to 0.25 to 0.50 along the I-55 corridor...and to 0.10 or less
along/west of the Illinois River.

...Break in the Showery Weather by Tuesday...

As has been advertised by the last several model runs, the persistent
upper low will gradually meander northeastward...resulting in a
return to mild and dry weather by Tuesday. High temperatures today
through Monday will be greatly inhibited by extensive cloud cover,
showers, and northerly winds...with readings mostly hovering in
the 50s and lower 60s. Once the low departs and sunshine returns,
more seasonable highs in the lower 70s are anticipated for
Tuesday.

...Potential Return of Unsettled Weather by Mid to Late Week...

The break in precip chances will be short-lived...as a second
upper low projected to form over the Desert Southwest this
weekend eventually opens up and tracks northeastward. Model
solutions still vary, so confidence with this complex weather
pattern remains low at this time range. The 00z May 3 model suite
generally suggests the weakening upper feature will approach from
the southwest by Wednesday and may mostly focus its influence
across the southern half of Illinois. While this line of thinking
may change as more data comes in, for now have focused highest
PoPs south of the I-72 corridor Wednesday through Saturday. Given
weakening trend, am not expecting heavy rainfall anywhere across
central and southeast Illinois. In addition, it appears temperatures
will be milder as well...with highs routinely topping out in the
lower to middle 70s.

Barnes

&&

.AVIATION...  (For the 12z TAFs through 12z Sunday Morning)
Issued at 557 AM CDT Sat May 3 2025

A band of MVFR ceilings extending from KPIA to KSPI will persist
for the next few hours before gradually rising to low VFR by mid
to late morning. Meanwhile further east, scattered showers will
gradually become more numerous east of I-55 as the day progresses.
Based on the latest HRRR/RAP output and recent radar trends, have
included predominant showers at KDEC/KCMI after 15z and at KSPI
after 17z. The showers will slowly drop southeast of the terminals
by late afternoon or early evening: however, they will remain
close enough to warrant a continued VCSH at KDEC/KCMI through the
remainder of the 12z TAF period. Winds will become NE at 10-15kt
later this morning through tonight.

Barnes

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, May 3, 5:02 AM CDT, 4 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
502 AM CDT Sat May 3 2025

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061-041100-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
502 AM CDT Sat May 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-041100-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
502 AM CDT Sat May 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and
southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Showers and a few thunderstorms are likely today and tonight. A slow
moving band of precipitation is expected to organize over the area
this afternoon, which could produce locally heavy amounts of rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.