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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this river flood warning at Mar 5, 2026, 10:19 AM CST for Lawrence County, Illinois. It took effect at Mar 5, 2026, 3:20 PM CST. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2026, 10:19 AM CST (16:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 5, 2026, 3:20 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 11, 2026, 9:06 PM CDT
- 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 16:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville (LAWI2). The gauge peaked at 32.84 ft at Mar 9, 2026, 1:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 27 ft
- Minor stage
- 30 ft
- Moderate stage
- 37 ft
- Major stage
- 41 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03346500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
541
WGUS43 KILX 051619
FLWILX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1019 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026
...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.
.Heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell over the Embarras River basin
over the last couple of days, and this has caused rapid rises. Minor
flooding on the lower reaches of the basin will develop this
afternoon, and continue into early next week.
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-060830-
/O.NEW.KILX.FL.W.0002.260305T2120Z-260310T0113Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2120Z.260307T0600Z.260309T1912Z.NO/
1019 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 29.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon to a crest of 33.1 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 29.2 Thu 9 am CST 32.5 33.1 31.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Geelhart17 follow-up statements
778
WGUS83 KILX 060102
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
702 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-061715-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T0000Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260307T0600Z.260309T1800Z.NO/
702 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 30.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:45 PM CST Thursday was 30.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.4
feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 30.2 Thu 6 pm CST 31.3 31.2 30.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
37078
WGUS83 KILX 060939
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
339 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
...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...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-070145-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T0430Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260307T0600Z.260309T2230Z.NO/
339 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 30.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:45 AM CST Friday was 30.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 31.7 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 30.8 Fri 2 am CST 31.6 31.5 30.6
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Deubelbeiss944
WGUS83 KILX 061638 RRA
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1038 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-070845-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T1330Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260307T1200Z.260310T0730Z.NO/
1038 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 31.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CST Friday was 31.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.6
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.2 Fri 9 am CST 32.5 32.3 31.0
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07644
WGUS83 KILX 062010
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
210 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
...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...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-071615-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T1330Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260308T0000Z.260310T0730Z.NO/
210 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 31.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 PM CST Friday was 31.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.3
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
- 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 31.3 Fri 1 pm CST 32.2 32.1 31.0
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
37383
WGUS83 KILX 070100
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
700 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-071700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T0130Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260308T0000Z.260309T1930Z.NO/
700 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 31.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:45 PM CST Friday was 31.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.2
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.5 Fri 5 pm CST 32.2 31.7 29.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
37478
WGUS83 KILX 071626
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1026 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
...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...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-080830-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T1330Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260308T1200Z.260310T0730Z.NO/
1026 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 31.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CST Saturday was 31.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.9
feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday 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 31.9 Sat 9 am CST 32.8 31.0 29.3
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07512
WGUS83 KILX 072001
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
201 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-081215-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T1200Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260308T1200Z.260310T0600Z.NO/
201 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 32.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 PM CST Saturday was 32.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.9
feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.0 Sat 1 pm CST 32.7 30.9 29.2
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07692
WGUS83 KILX 080226
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
826 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
...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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-081830-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T1424Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260308T1200Z.260310T0824Z.NO/
826 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 32.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CST Saturday was 32.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.2 Sat 7 pm CST 32.3 30.7 28.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
ILC025-159-081830-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T0337Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260305T1153Z.260307T0645Z.260312T2136Z.NO/
826 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 21.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CST Saturday was 21.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 17.8 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 21.1 Sat 7 pm CST 20.8 20.4 20.0
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
Bumgardner501
WGUS83 KILX 081448 RRA
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
948 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...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 remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-090700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T1648Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260308T1800Z.260310T1048Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 32.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 32.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.6 Sun 8 am CDT 31.7 29.9 27.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
07546
WGUS83 KILX 081941
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
241 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-091200-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260312T0000Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260309T0600Z.260311T1800Z.NO/
241 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 32.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 PM CDT Sunday was 32.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.8
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.7 Sun 1 pm CDT 32.7 31.5 30.0
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Bumgardner040
WGUS83 KILX 090143
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
843 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
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.
&&
ILC101-091745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260311T1536Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260309T0045Z.260311T0936Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 32.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 32.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 20.3 feet
Wednesday, March 18.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.8 Sun 7 pm CDT 32.0 30.6 29.0
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
ILC025-159-091745-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T0224Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260305T1153Z.260307T0645Z.260312T2024Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route
50...begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 21.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 14.9 feet Friday
evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18.0 21.2 Sun 7 pm CDT 20.7 20.1 19.4
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832
3867 8838 3870 8846
$$
Bumgardner557
WGUS83 KILX 091541
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1041 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
...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 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.
&&
ILC101-100745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1800Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260309T0745Z.260314T1200Z.NO/
1041 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
...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 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 32.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 32.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday morning and continue falling to 23.6 feet Thursday,
March 19.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.8 Mon 9 am CDT 31.7 30.3 30.8
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
37353
WGUS83 KILX 100142
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
842 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-101745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1400Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260309T0745Z.260314T0800Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 32.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 32.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue falling to 22.7 feet
Thursday, March 19.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 32.5 Mon 7 pm CDT 31.3 30.2 30.9
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Barnes977
WGUS83 KILX 101436
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
936 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...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 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.
&&
ILC101-110645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260312T2100Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260309T0745Z.260312T1500Z.NO/
936 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...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 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 31.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 32.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Thursday morning and continue falling to 20.5 feet
Friday, March 20.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 31.9 Tue 8 am CDT 30.5 30.1 28.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Copple950
WGUS83 KILX 110259
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
959 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC101-111900-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0730Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260309T0745Z.260313T0130Z.NO/
959 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 30.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 32.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to hover near flood stage
over the next 24 hours, then rise to 30.9 feet Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage by Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 30.2 Tue 8 pm CDT 29.5 30.1 28.7
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Barnes381
WGUS83 KILX 111530
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1030 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...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 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.
&&
ILC101-120730-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0731Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260309T0745Z.260311T0242Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 27.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 27.2 Wed 9 am CDT 27.3 26.0 25.5
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
Copple853
WGUS83 KILX 120206
FLSILX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
906 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
ILC101-120315-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260312T0206Z/
/LAWI2.1.ER.260305T2230Z.260309T0745Z.260311T0242Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 27.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.9
feet tomorrow morning, then begin falling.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0 27.9 Wed 8 pm CDT 28.1 26.3 25.2
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765
$$
BarnesWhat 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 5, 5:43 AM CST, 4 hours 36 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- A Dense Fog Advisory will remain in effect along and north of a Springfield to Danville line through 9am.
- Fog will re-develop across central Illinois tonight as a warm front approaches from the south. There is a 50-80% chance that visibilities will once again drop below 1 mile.
- After a windy and warm day with highs well into the 70s on Friday, a cold front will trigger a broken line of thunderstorms Friday night. There is a Slight Risk (15-30% chance) of severe weather...with the primary risk being damaging wind gusts.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 5, 5:43 AM CST, 4 hours 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...Updated Aviation National Weather Service Lincoln IL 543 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - A Dense Fog Advisory will remain in effect along and north of a Springfield to Danville line through 9am. - Fog will re-develop across central Illinois tonight as a warm front approaches from the south. There is a 50-80% chance that visibilities will once again drop below 1 mile. - After a windy and warm day with highs well into the 70s on Friday, a cold front will trigger a broken line of thunderstorms Friday night. There is a Slight Risk (15-30% chance) of severe weather...with the primary risk being damaging wind gusts. && .SHORT TERM... (Today through Friday) Issued at 354 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 A large area of rain with a few embedded thunderstorms continues to track across the E/SE KILX CWA early this morning...with 09z/3am radar imagery showing the rain mainly along/southeast of a Taylorville to Paris line. The showers have mixed the previously stagnant airmass, resulting in improved visibility. As a result, have opted to cancel the Dense Fog Advisory for this area. Meanwhile further north where conditions have remained dry and thus unmixed, dense fog is widespread. With only isolated showers expected to develop over the next several hours and a clear signal for continued low visbys on all CAMs, have extended the advisory until 9am along/north of a Springfield to Danville line. After that, the fog will gradually dissipate by early afternoon: however, skies will remain overcast for the remainder of the day. Afternoon highs will be a bit warmer than in recent days...mostly in the upper 50s/lower 60s, but will reach the upper 60s south of I-70. As a vigorous short-wave trough currently over the Great Basin slowly approaches from the west, the downstream upper flow will become increasingly southwesterly tonight into Friday. This will nudge the persistent frontal boundary across the Ozarks/Ohio River Valley northward. With a very moist boundary layer in place and light E/SE winds, think fog will re-develop this evening ahead of the approaching front. CAMs are already suggesting the potential for dense fog...especially north of the I-70 corridor. The 00z Mar 5 REFS indicates a high probability (50-80% chance) for visibilities dropping below 1 mile across nearly the entire KILX CWA. Given the clear pattern signal and support from CAMs, have added widespread fog to the forecast tonight. Think visbys will be lowest north of I-70 from late evening into the first part of the overnight before scattered showers/thunder developing along the front mix the atmosphere and perhaps lead to some visby improvement toward daybreak. Forecast soundings do not look particularly favorable, but will need to keep an eye on any cells that form along the front late tonight into early Friday morning as elevated instability may be strong enough to support marginally severe hail. The front and its associated storm chances will surge north Friday morning, with the strongest forcing pushing into Wisconsin/Michigan by midday. To the south of the warm front, windy and much warmer weather will be noted across central Illinois as afternoon highs soar into the middle to upper 70s. NAM/GFS forecast soundings suggest a largely capped airmass...with the weakest capping east of the I-57 corridor into Indiana. Since all primary forcing mechanisms will be well to the north and west Friday afternoon, think storm development at that time will be nil. As has been advertised for the past couple of days, a strong cold front will swing into the region late Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing the potential for strong to severe convection. An early look at the CAMs suggests a few cells may lift N/NE from northern Missouri/southern Iowa into the Illinois River Valley by mid to late evening: however, the main broken line of storms associated with the cold front will not arrive until overnight. While daytime instability will be waning at that point and the storms may become more elevated in nature, am concerned that a 55-65kt 850mb jet streak translating northeastward across the area will add enough wind energy to the profile to support severe wind gusts to the surface even with weak convection. The latest SPC outlook continues to highlight locations along/west of I-57 for a Slight Risk (15-30% chance) of severe, and think this looks quite reasonable. Barnes .LONG TERM... (Saturday through Wednesday) Issued at 354 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 The cold front will work its way across central Illinois Saturday morning, followed by a return to dry and slightly cooler weather for Saturday afternoon and Sunday. After chilly morning lows in the 30s, the dry Pacific-origin airmass will heat sufficiently to produce Sunday afternoon highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. After that, warmer conditions will return early next week thanks to southwesterly flow. Highs will climb back into the 70s on Monday and Tuesday...and rain chances will return as well. While there are still some timing discrepancies among the synoptic models at that range, consensus points to Monday night through Wednesday morning as the wettest period as another storm system traverses the region. Barnes && .AVIATION... (For the 12z TAFs through 12z Friday Morning) Issued at 543 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 IFR ceilings/visbys will persist at the central Illinois terminals through midday. 1/4 to 1/2 mile fog will continue through 15z before gradually improving and becoming unrestricted by 18z/19z. While the fog will eventually clear, the low clouds will not. Forecast soundings suggest ceilings may rise to MVFR late this afternoon into early evening before once again lowering to IFR after dark. Given ample low-level moisture and only light E/SE winds developing ahead of a slowly approaching warm front, fog will re-develop tonight. CAMs vary on the exact timing and how low visbys will become, but the synoptic pattern suggests another foggy night. Have lowered all sites to 1 mile after 05z/06z accordingly, but these may need to be adjusted down if trends persist. Barnes && .ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM CST this morning for ILZ027>031- 036>038-040>051-053. Flood Watch until 9 AM CST this morning for ILZ062-063-066>068- 071>073. &&
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 5, 5:10 AM CST, 5 hours 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lincoln IL 510 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>051-053-061115- Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott- Morgan-Sangamon-Macon- 510 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Areas of dense fog this morning will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less through mid morning. Fog may redevelop across the area tonight. A warm front lifting across the region late tonight will bring scattered thunderstorms to portions of central Illinois. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A cold front will move across central Illinois Friday night into Saturday morning bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms to central Illinois. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds the primary hazard, but large hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Additional thunderstorm chances are expected Tuesday, though the severe weather risk is uncertain at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. ILZ052-054>057-061-061115- Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby- 510 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and east central Illinois. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Patchy fog may reduce visibility to under a mile at times this morning. A warm front lifting across the region late tonight will bring scattered thunderstorms to portions of central Illinois. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A cold front will move across central Illinois Friday night into Saturday morning bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms to central Illinois. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds the primary hazard, but large hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Additional thunderstorm chances are expected Tuesday, though the severe weather risk is uncertain at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-061115- Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- 510 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and southeast Illinois. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Periods of rain and a few embedded storms will continue across portions of southeastern Illinois this morning. Locally heavy rain may result in ponding of water in low lying areas. Portions of the Little Wabash River near Clay City will rise to minor flood stage this morning. A warm front lifting across the region late tonight will bring scattered thunderstorms to portions of central Illinois. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A cold front will move across central Illinois Friday night into Saturday morning bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms to central Illinois. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds the primary hazard, but large hail cannot be ruled out. Additional thunderstorm chances are expected Tuesday, though the severe weather risk is uncertain at this time. Minor flooding is expected to continue on the Little Wabash River near Clay City into next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight. Deubelbeiss
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 5, 7:56 AM CST, 2 hours 23 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
756 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0630 AM Rain 1 NNE Flora 38.68N 88.48W
03/05/2026 M2.00 Inch Clay IL CO-OP Observer
CO-OP Observer station FORI2 Flora. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0740 AM Rain 2 SSE Clay City 38.66N 88.33W
03/05/2026 M1.85 Inch Clay IL Mesonet
Mesonet station AX448 CLAY CITY. The period
of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0600 AM Rain 6 SSE Clay City 38.61N 88.31W
03/05/2026 M1.80 Inch Clay IL CO-OP Observer
CO-OP Observer station CLYI2 Clay City 6
SSE. The period of the Rain event was 24
hours.
0653 AM Rain Lawrenceville Airport 38.76N 87.60W
03/05/2026 M1.80 Inch Lawrence IL ASOS
ASOS station KLWV Lawrenceville AP. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0730 AM Rain 1 SW Olney Noble Airpor 38.72N 88.18W
03/05/2026 M1.75 Inch Richland IL AWOS
AWOS station KOLY Olney Noble AP. The period
of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain Watson 39.03N 88.57W
03/05/2026 M1.69 Inch Effingham IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-EF-10 Watson. The period
of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 1 ENE Shelbyville 39.41N 88.80W
03/05/2026 M1.48 Inch Shelby IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-SH-1 Shelbyville 0.5 NE.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain Yale 39.12N 88.03W
03/05/2026 M1.48 Inch Jasper IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-JS-5 Yale 0.1 SSW. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0730 AM Rain 1 SSE Newton 38.98N 88.16W
03/05/2026 M1.42 Inch Jasper IL Mesonet
Mesonet station EW0638 Newton. The period of
the Rain event was 24 hours.
0733 AM Rain Shelbyville 39.41N 88.81W
03/05/2026 M1.40 Inch Shelby IL Mesonet
Mesonet station AT671 Shelbyville. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0600 AM Rain 1 SSW Pana 39.37N 89.09W
03/05/2026 M1.37 Inch Christian IL CO-OP Observer
CO-OP Observer station PNAI2 Pana. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0630 AM Rain 1 N Windsor 39.45N 88.60W
03/05/2026 M1.34 Inch Shelby IL CO-OP Observer
CO-OP Observer station WISI2 Windsor. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain Morrisonville 39.41N 89.45W
03/05/2026 M1.33 Inch Christian IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-CN-13 Morrisonville 0.5
SSE. The period of the Rain event was 24
hours.
0700 AM Rain Hutsonville 39.11N 87.67W
03/05/2026 M1.32 Inch Crawford IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-CW-3 Hutsonville. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0740 AM Rain 3 W Findlay 39.52N 88.81W
03/05/2026 M1.28 Inch Shelby IL Mesonet
Mesonet station 8451D 2 W Findlay. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 1 E Paris 39.62N 87.67W
03/05/2026 M1.27 Inch Edgar IL CO-OP Observer
CO-OP Observer station PWWI2 Paris. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 1 NNW Effingham 39.13N 88.55W
03/05/2026 M1.27 Inch Effingham IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-EF-37 Effingham 1.0 NNE.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0735 AM Rain Edgar County Airport 39.70N 87.67W
03/05/2026 M1.24 Inch Edgar IL AWOS
AWOS station KPRG Edgar Co. Arpt. The period
of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 3 WSW Vermilion Regiona 40.18N 87.65W
03/05/2026 M1.22 Inch Vermilion IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-VR-38 Danville 3.1 NNW.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0730 AM Rain 1 SW Newton 38.98N 88.17W
03/05/2026 M1.21 Inch Jasper IL Mesonet
Mesonet station EW2373 Newton. The period of
the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 2 SE Collison 40.21N 87.78W
03/05/2026 M1.18 Inch Vermilion IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-VR-46 Collison 1.9 SE.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0530 AM Rain 4 W Vermilion Regional 40.19N 87.67W
03/05/2026 M1.16 Inch Vermilion IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-VR-33 Danville 4.2 NW.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0730 AM Rain 3 SW Dundas 38.80N 88.12W
03/05/2026 M1.15 Inch Richland IL Mesonet
Mesonet station FW1422 Olney. The period of
the Rain event was 24 hours.
0740 AM Rain 3 NNE Villa Grove 39.91N 88.14W
03/05/2026 M1.14 Inch Champaign IL Mesonet
Mesonet station 8414D 3 NNE Villa Grove. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 1 SSE Philo 40.00N 88.15W
03/05/2026 M1.08 Inch Champaign IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-CP-166 Philo. The period
of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0626 AM Rain 3 SSE Shumway 39.15N 88.62W
03/05/2026 M1.05 Inch Effingham IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-EF-32 Effingham 4.2 WNW.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 1 WSW Tuscola 39.79N 88.29W
03/05/2026 M1.05 Inch Douglas IL CO-OP Observer
CO-OP Observer station TUSI2 Tuscola. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0647 AM Rain 4 WSW Hammond 39.77N 88.65W
03/05/2026 M1.02 Inch Moultrie IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-MU-8 Lovington 4.1 NNW.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 2 W Mattoon 39.48N 88.41W
03/05/2026 M1.02 Inch Coles IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-CE-17 Mattoon 2.1 W. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0738 AM Rain Morrisonville 39.41N 89.45W
03/05/2026 M1.02 Inch Christian IL Mesonet
Mesonet station GW3839 Morrisonville. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0730 AM Rain 2 SW Chesterville 39.69N 88.42W
03/05/2026 M1.00 Inch Douglas IL Mesonet
Mesonet station FW5656 Arcola. The period of
the Rain event was 24 hours.
0730 AM Rain 2 NNE Effingham 39.15N 88.53W
03/05/2026 M1.00 Inch Effingham IL Mesonet
Mesonet station DW5254 Baraboo. The period
of the Rain event was 24 hours.
&&
GeelhartSpecial weather statement, Mar 5, 9:03 AM CST, 1 hour 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 903 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>045-047>053-051800- Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan- Sangamon-Christian-Macon- Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, and Decatur 903 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026 ...AREAS OF FOG WILL AFFECT TRAVEL OVER OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL IL UNTIL NOON... Areas of fog will linger through noon, with locally dense fog during the next hour or two from I-55 northwest where the visibility may be near a quarter mile at times. The fog could lead to potentially hazardous travel conditions, so be sure to slow down if you encounter dense fog. Use low beam headlights if driving, and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle ahead. 07
Local storm report, Mar 5, 9:38 AM CST, 41 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
938 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 AM Rain 2 W Robinson 39.01N 87.78W
03/05/2026 M1.78 Inch Crawford IL CO-OP Observer
CO-OP Observer station RBSI2 2.0 W Robinson.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0600 AM Rain 2 S Olney 38.70N 88.08W
03/05/2026 M1.55 Inch Richland IL CO-OP Observer
CO-OP Observer station OLYI2 Olney 2 S. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 1 WSW Lawrenceville 38.72N 87.71W
03/05/2026 M1.47 Inch Lawrence IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-LW-3 1 W Lawrenceville.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0730 AM Rain 3 SE Teutopolis 39.10N 88.43W
03/05/2026 M1.29 Inch Effingham IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-EF-9 Teutopolis 3.4 SE.
The period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain 1 SE Bement 39.91N 88.56W
03/05/2026 M1.09 Inch Piatt IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-PT-26 Bement 1.5 SE. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
0700 AM Rain Champaign 40.12N 88.27W
03/05/2026 M1.05 Inch Champaign IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-CP-103 Champaign. The
period of the Rain event was 24 hours.
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GeelhartThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 7:09 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | ILX | Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles and 29 more | 14 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.