River Flood Warning 9, NWS Lincoln, IL

867 
WGUS83 KILX 280209
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
909 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...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...

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.

&&

ILC025-159-281815-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.260428T1148Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1148Z.260430T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
909 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

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

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 21.2 feet
    early Thursday 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  11.4  Mon 8 pm CDT 20.0  21.1  21.2         


&&

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


$$

37

616 
WGUS83 KILX 280748
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
248 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

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

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

.Rises continue in response to 3 to 6 inches of rain that fell 
upstream on Monday. The river is expected to crest on Thursday.

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.

&&

ILC025-159-290000-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.260428T1240Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1240Z.260430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
248 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW 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 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.
  At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south of Wynoose.
  At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...
  begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this morning and continue rising to a crest of 21.4 feet
    Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.


&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  16.1  Tue 1 am CDT 20.0  21.3  21.3         


&&

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


$$

Geelhart

643 
WGUS83 KILX 281521
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1021 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-290730-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260430T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...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 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
    feet early Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  18.5  Tue 9 am CDT 20.6  21.2  21.1         


&&

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


$$

MJA

282 
WGUS83 KILX 290132
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
832 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-291745-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260430T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...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 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 19.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
    feet early Thursday afternoon.
  - 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  19.4  Tue 7 pm CDT 20.8  21.2  21.0         


&&

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


$$

07

518 
WGUS83 KILX 291453 RRA
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
953 AM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-300700-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260504T1550Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260501T0000Z.260504T0949Z.NO/
953 AM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 20.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early 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  20.4  Wed 9 am CDT 21.1  21.1  20.6         


&&

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


$$

37

548 
WGUS83 KILX 300121
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
821 PM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-301730-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260504T1549Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260501T0000Z.260504T0949Z.NO/
821 PM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 20.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Monday morning.
  - 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  20.9  Wed 7 pm CDT 21.2  20.9  20.4         


&&

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


$$

07

461 
WGUS83 KILX 301643
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1143 AM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-010845-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260503T1920Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260430T1800Z.260503T1320Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 21.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  21.1  Thu 10 am CD 20.8  19.9  17.3         


&&

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


$$

Deubelbeiss

488 
WGUS83 KILX 010124
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
824 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-011730-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260503T1640Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260430T1500Z.260503T1040Z.NO/
824 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 21.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Sunday morning and continue falling to 10.2 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  21.0  Thu 7 pm CDT 20.5  19.3  15.4         


&&

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


$$

07

911 
WGUS83 KILX 011703
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1203 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-020915-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260504T1920Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260430T1500Z.260504T1320Z.NO/
1203 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:45 AM CDT Friday was 21.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Monday morning and continue falling to 11.4 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  21.0  Fri 11 am CD 20.5  19.7  17.3         


&&

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


$$

Copple

390 
WGUS83 KILX 012144
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
444 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-021345-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260505T0800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T0600Z.260505T0200Z.NO/
444 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:45 PM CDT Friday was 21.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage late 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     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  21.1  Fri 3 pm CDT 20.9  19.9  18.3         


&&

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


$$

07

272 
WGUS83 KILX 020150
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
850 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-021800-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260505T1000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1200Z.260505T0400Z.NO/
850 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 21.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    late 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     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  21.3  Fri 8 pm CDT 21.4  20.3  18.6         


&&

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


$$

07

714 
WGUS83 KILX 021409
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
909 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-030615-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260505T1000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260505T0400Z.NO/
909 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 21.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late Monday evening and continue falling to 10.9 feet
    Thursday morning.
  - 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  21.5  Sat 8 am CDT 21.3  19.7  16.7         


&&

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


$$

Copple

229 
WGUS83 KILX 030203
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
903 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-031815-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260505T1000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260505T0400Z.NO/
903 PM CDT Sat May 2 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 21.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late Monday evening and continue falling to 10.3 feet
    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     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  21.4  Sat 8 pm CDT 20.5  18.6  14.1         


&&

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


$$

Barnes

423 
WGUS83 KILX 031356
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
856 AM CDT Sun May 3 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-040600-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260505T1000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260505T0400Z.NO/
856 AM CDT Sun May 3 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 21.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.8 feet 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     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  21.2  Sun 8 am CDT 19.8  16.7  12.7         


&&

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


$$

Copple

828 
WGUS83 KILX 040157
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
857 PM CDT Sun May 3 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-041800-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260505T1338Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260505T0738Z.NO/
857 PM CDT Sun May 3 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM CDT Sunday was 21.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning 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  20.9  Sun 8 pm CDT 19.2  15.7  16.5         


&&

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


$$

Barnes

536 
WGUS83 KILX 041431
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
931 AM CDT Mon May 4 2026

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

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

.River levels are falling along the Little Wabash River basin this 
morning. However, additional rainfall on Tuesday will result in a 
secondary crest on Wednesday.

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.

&&

ILC025-159-050645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260508T1800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260508T1200Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Mon May 4 2026

...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 21.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
    afternoon to 17.9 feet, but begin to rise again before
    daybreak Wednesday. A secondary crest of 18.8 feet is
    forecast Wednesday evening. The river will fall below flood
    stage again Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.


&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  20.7  Mon 8 am CDT 19.1  18.5  18.6         


&&

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


$$

Geelhart

743 
WGUS83 KILX 050140
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
840 PM CDT Mon May 4 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-051745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260508T1500Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260508T0900Z.NO/
840 PM CDT Mon May 4 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until late 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 Monday the stage was 20.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 20.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning and continue falling to 17.3 feet
    Saturday evening.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.


&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  20.3  Mon 7 pm CDT 18.8  18.9  18.2         


&&

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


$$

Erwin

347 
WGUS83 KILX 051441
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
941 AM CDT Tue May 5 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-060645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260509T0000Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260508T1800Z.NO/
941 AM CDT Tue May 5 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.3
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.2  Tue 8 am CDT 18.8  19.0  18.2         


&&

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


$$

25

479 
WGUS83 KILX 060130
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
830 PM CDT Tue May 5 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-061730-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260508T2100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260508T1500Z.NO/
830 PM CDT Tue May 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the 
  Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane 
  southeast of the gage begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.0 feet
    overnight. It is then expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.4 feet Thursday morning.
    It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.


&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  17.5  Tue 7 pm CDT 18.1  18.3  17.8         


&&

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


$$

Erwin

982 
WGUS83 KILX 061003
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
503 AM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-070215-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260510T2100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260510T1500Z.NO/
503 AM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 19.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage late Sunday 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  18.6  Wed 4 am CDT 19.5  19.1  18.5         


&&

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


$$

Auten

021 
WGUS83 KILX 061550
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1050 AM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-070800-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260510T1200Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260510T0600Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT Wed May 6 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 18.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  18.9  Wed 10 am CD 19.2  18.4  18.1         


&&

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


$$

Deubelbeiss

638 
WGUS83 KILX 070153
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
853 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-071800-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260510T1500Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260510T0900Z.NO/
853 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 19.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.


&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.3  Wed 8 pm CDT 19.3  18.7  18.3         


&&

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


$$

Erwin

251 
WGUS83 KILX 071141
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
641 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-080345-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260510T1200Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260510T0600Z.NO/
641 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:45 AM CDT Thursday was 19.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Sunday morning.
  - 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 5 am CDT 19.5  18.8  17.4         


&&

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


$$

Auten

872 
WGUS83 KILX 071708
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1208 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-080915-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260510T1630Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260510T1030Z.NO/
1208 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 19.5 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 Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.5  Thu 10 am CD 19.2  18.6  17.5         


&&

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


$$

MJA

847 
WGUS83 KILX 080216
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
916 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-081830-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260510T1630Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260510T1030Z.NO/
916 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 19.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Sunday morning.
  - 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  19.3  Thu 8 pm CDT 19.1  18.4  17.0         


&&

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


$$

25

886 
WGUS83 KILX 081544
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1044 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-090745-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260512T2100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260512T1500Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

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

* 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 rise to a crest of 19.4
    feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage late Tuesday 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 19.1  19.3  19.0         


&&

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


$$

MJA

366 
WGUS83 KILX 090114
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
814 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-091715-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260512T2100Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260512T1500Z.NO/
814 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until Tuesday 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 Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 19.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4
    feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage late Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - 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  18.7  Fri 7 pm CDT 19.3  19.2  18.8         


&&

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


$$

25

580 
WGUS83 KILX 091432
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
932 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-100645-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260512T1912Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260512T1312Z.NO/
932 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday 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 Saturday the stage was 18.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 19.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    Tuesday morning.
  - 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  18.7  Sat 8 am CDT 19.4  19.2  18.1         


&&

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


$$

Deubelbeiss

395 
WGUS83 KILX 100155
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
855 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-101800-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260512T1800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260512T1200Z.NO/
855 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 19.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Tuesday morning.
  - 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  19.0  Sat 8 pm CDT 19.1  18.8  17.3         


&&

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


$$

25

523 
WGUS83 KILX 101432
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
932 AM CDT Sun May 10 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-110645-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260512T1800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260512T1200Z.NO/
932 AM CDT Sun May 10 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 19.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Tuesday morning and continue falling to 7.8 feet 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     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  19.2  Sun 8 am CDT 19.0  18.0  13.9         


&&

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


$$

Deubelbeiss

247 
WGUS83 KILX 110131
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
831 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026

...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.

&&

ILC025-159-111745-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260512T1800Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260512T1200Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 19.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Tuesday morning and continue falling to 7.8 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  19.0  Sun 7 pm CDT 18.5  16.5  11.1         


&&

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


$$

25

452 
WGUS83 KILX 111345
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
845 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026

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

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

.River levels have begun to fall faster, and the Little Wabash River 
near Clay City should drop below flood stage around midday.

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.

&&

ILC025-159-112300-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260511T2257Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260511T1657Z.NO/
845 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

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

* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 AM CDT Monday was 19.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this morning and continue falling to 6.6 feet Saturday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.


&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  18.4  Mon 7 am CDT 14.0  9.1   7.7          


&&

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


$$

Geelhart

058 
WGUS83 KILX 111649
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1149 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026

...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. River levels will 
continue to fall.

ILC025-159-111800-
/O.CAN.KILX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260511T1649Z/
/CLAI2.1.ER.260428T1200Z.260502T1345Z.260511T1620Z.NO/
1149 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.6 feet Saturday
    morning.


&&

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

Little Wabash River
Clay City          18.0  18.0  Mon 11 am CD 12.4  8.5   7.5          


&&

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


$$

Geelhart

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
554 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected today. There is
  an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) of severe storms, with the
  main concern being during the afternoon and evening. Storms
  will be capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, large
  hail, and flash flooding.

- Windy conditions are expected today, with southerly gusts of
  30-40 mph. This could lead to blowing dust in areas that do
  not receive rainfall this morning.

- More showers and storms are likely Tuesday evening, with the
  best chance being south of I-70 (80-90%). Severe storms are
  not expected.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 130 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

*** TODAY ***

The focus remains on today's forecast, a challenging one
involving multiple rounds of convection, potential for severe
storms and heavy rainfall, and strong synoptic winds that could
lead to blowing dust. We've been highlighting the impact of
morning storms on today's forecast, with more morning storms
reducing the severe storm and blowing dust chances relative to a
scenario with fewer morning storms. The forecast has trended
towards higher storm coverage across central IL this morning.

* MONDAY MORNING STORM CHANCES *

At 04z Mon/11pm Sun, sfc analysis indicated a sub-1000mb sfc low
near the OK Panhandle, with a secondary sfc low (1004 mb) near
the western MN/IA border. Upper level fields reveal a
negatively-tilted shortwave emerging over the central Plains,
embedded within a broader region of large scale troughing over
the northwestern 1/4 of the CONUS. Upstream of IL, there were
two areas of ongoing convection as of 0430z, one in the form of
scattered storms primarily south of the I-70 corridor in MO and
the other developing near the I-70 corridor in KS. There was
also a swath of light rain nearing the MS River corridor,
tracking east in time.

In previous days, the thinking was the evolution of the
convection across MO was going to be our primary chance for
storms locally into the early portions of Monday morning, but
the 00z CAM suite almost universally suggests the storms
developing over central KS will provide the better chance. This
also means that our local storm chances will arrive later into
Monday morning than previously forecast, which, if that
verifies, will have implications on instability this afternoon.

A WoFS run focused on cntrl KS has a strong paintball signal
(consistent signal across individual members) for an MCS to be
located over north/cntrl MO at 09z/4am Mon. Individual members
of both the 00z HREF and REFS show this activity spilling into
IL from the west between sunrise and midday, but these models do
appear a tad slower than what is depicted by WoFS. Ultimately,
confidence has increased that we will be dealing with extensive
cloud cover and areas of precip across cntrl IL this morning.
Surface- based instability ahead of this MCS should be limited,
but at least minor elevated instability and a strongly sheared
environment are expected. Towards late morning, SW flow
advecting the EML plume northward could result in an uptick in
MUCAPE/storm intensity. The main concern with the morning
activity would be isolated instances of large hail or strong
thunderstorm wind gusts. Based on the current CAM depiction of
these morning storms, it appears probable that an outflow
boundary or effective front will be established to the south of
the storms. Guidance favors this occurring somewhere near or
between the I-72 and I-70 corridors, but where it exactly it
occurs is low confidence.

* AFTERNOON/EVENING SEVERE STORM OUTLOOK *

Severe storms are still expected this afternoon and evening, but
where, how intense, and the associated hazards types will all
depend on the placement of the effective front and the degree of
atmospheric recovery after the morning convection. Dynamic wind
fields are expected in response to the negatively tilted
trough, with clockwise curved hodographs and 850mb wind fields
increasing over 60 kts by this afternoon, so wind shear will be
strong area- wide. Continued advection of the EML plume should
also result in moderate to high MUCAPEs building ahead of a cold
front encroaching from the west during the late
afternoon/evening. This should set the stage for at least
scattered severe storms (large hail/damaging winds) along the
cold front, although the amount of sfc instability remains a
major point of uncertainty. Strong linear forcing, plentiful
synoptic scale ascent, and shear vector crossing angles less
than 45 degrees favor a linear/quasi-linear storm mode along the
cold front.

As noted above, the morning convection favors an outflow
boundary being draped somewhere across the ILX CWA early this
afternoon. CAMs have caught on to this, and show low surface-
based instability north of this feature. My inclination is that
many of these CAMs may not be aggressive enough in the southward
placement of this boundary, but perhaps strong synoptic
southerly flow helps keep the cold outflow from surging away
from the storms, and reinforces a more northward placement of
that boundary. At any rate, there is skepticism that enough
recovery will occur north of this feature to support significant
surface-based severe hazards, while areas near/south of this
feature will face a significant all-hazards severe threat during
the afternoon/evening. Forecast soundings from near and south
of the effective front show strong instability, saturated low
levels (cloud bases/LCLs below 500m), and robust 0-1 km shear
(40 kts) and helicity (300+ J/kg), with the helicity maximized
near the effective front. This environment would pose a
significant risk of tornadoes. Unfortunately, the delineating
line between these two regimes may not become clear until early
afternoon.

In terms of timing, CAMs suggest the front and associated storms
reach the IL River between 23-00z (6-7 PM), I-55 between 00-01z
(7-8 PM), and I-57 between 01-02z (8-9 PM). That timing also
highlights a fast storm motion (over 50 mph), resulting in
limited sheltering time in the event of quick line-embedded
tornadic development. Remain weather aware today, and continue
to check for forecast updates as the relevant boundary placement
comes into better focus.

An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) remains in place for the entire
ILX coverage area, but areas just north of our CWA were lowered
to a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5). Current indications based on
the latest CAMs are that the tornado threat area is highest
over the southern half of our forecast area. The adjustment to
SPC's tornado conditional intensity levels align with our
thinking, with the CIG2 area now focused across the southern
half of the state of IL.

* HYDROLOGIC CONSIDERATIONS *

Ensemble members depict PWAT values increasing to 1.4 to 1.6"
across the warm sector today, which is consistent with upstream
values currently noted in the RAP-based objective analysis.
Such values are near the max of the ILX observed sounding
climatology for late April. HREF LPMM continues to output
localized rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3". This could lead to a
few instances of flash flooding. The evening storms along the
cold front will be fast moving, so the greatest concern will be
across areas where any morning convection trains.

* SYNOPTIC WINDS & BLOWING DUST POTENTIAL *

Breezy southerly winds are expected as the pressure gradient
tightens in response to the sfc low tracking northwest of our
area. However, with greater cloud cover and precip coverage
during the morning, the expectation is that boundary layer
mixing will be less robust than previously forecast, which would
limit the extent of advisory level (45+ mph) wind gusts.
Between increasing rain chances this morning and lower wind
gusts, the blowing dust concern is definitely lower than
previously thought, although like everything else in the
forecast the potential is not zero, and it hinges on the
evolution of these morning storms.

*** REST OF THE WEEK ***

Following the cold FROPA tonight, expect cooler conditions the
rest of the week, with highs generally in the 60s through Sat.
The baroclinic zone is expected to be just south of the ILX CWA
into Tues as another wave swings towards the region Tues PM.
PoPs increase with southeast extent Tues eve, from 30% along the
IL River Valley to over 80% south of I-70. Despite continued
strong wind shear, the sfc front being south of our CWA will
result in no surface-based instability, and the elevated
instability is low (less than 500 J/kg), thus severe storms are
not expected. In terms of rainfall amounts, the NBM suggests a
50-70% chance of a half inch of rain south of I-70, decreasing
to just a 20% chance of over a half inch of rain along and north
of I-72/Danville.

During the latter half of the work week, upper troughing shifts
to the eastern US/Canada, with an embedded shortwave digging
towards cntrl IL Thurs eve. An associated cold front could offer
a chance for light precip (15%), although limited moisture
return ahead of this system suggests PWATs will be less than
0.5". As a result of this front, Fri/Fri night appear like the
coolest period in the forecast, with highs in the upper 50s/low
60s and lows in the upper 30s. We will need to keep an eye on
the frost potential Friday night, but for now guidance has the
probability of lows below 36F less than 30%.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 553 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

Scattered TSRA has blossomed across MO/SW IL early this morning,
including some severe storms over north cntrl MO. Updated TAFs
to try and capture the most likely timing for thunder at the
terminals based on current regional radar and short-term models,
but ultimately the whole day will be unsettled with multiple
chances for showers and storms. Breezy southerly winds will gust
30-40 mph at times today. Higher gusts are possible with the
storms, but these will be more sporadic and inconsistent. A cold
front will move from west to east across the region this
evening, shifting winds from southerly to westerly and winding
down the precip chances. Some MVFR ceilings are possible with
thunderstorms today, as well as behind the front.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

KEY MESSAGES...Erwin
DISCUSSION...Erwin
AVIATION...Erwin

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
532 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

ILZ027>031-036>038-040-041-281100-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-
532 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Thunderstorms will move into the area by late morning, continuing
through midday. Additional storms are expected to develop around mid
afternoon and move east through mid evening. The storms will be
capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. In
addition, heavy rainfall may produce areas of flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Minor flooding will persist on the Illinois River from Havana to
Beardstown through the week, with some renewed rises around midweek.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed between 9 am and 1 pm, and again
between 3 pm and 9 pm.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 50 mph.

ILZ042>057-061-281100-
Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
532 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Thunderstorms will move into west central Illinois around mid
morning, quickly moving east and persisting into the afternoon. By
early evening, most of the storms will be east of I-55, and will move
out of east central Illinois by late evening. The storms will be
capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. In
addition, heavy rainfall may produce areas of flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A few thunderstorms are expected Tuesday night, but severe weather is
not likely.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed into this evening. In areas
west of I-55, this is most likely between 9 am and 7 pm. East of
I-55, it is most likely between 10 am and 10 pm.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 50 mph.

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-281100-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
532 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Periods of thunderstorms are expected through the evening hours. Some
of these will be severe. Damaging winds and tornadoes are the main
concerns. In addition, heavy rainfall may produce areas of flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected Tuesday night, but severe
weather is not likely.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed through this evening, with
the most likely time frame between 1 pm and 10 pm.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 50 mph.

Geelhart

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
923 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0856 AM     Hail             2 SE Springfield        39.79N 89.63W
04/27/2026  M1.00 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Broadcast Media

0857 AM     Hail             Springfield             39.80N 89.65W
04/27/2026  M1.50 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Broadcast Media

0859 AM     Hail             1 SW Grandview          39.81N 89.63W
04/27/2026  M1.50 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Broadcast Media

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
941 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0936 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 N Marietta            40.51N 90.39W
04/27/2026  E60 MPH          Fulton             IL   Emergency Mngr

&&

JRB