Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 9:48PM CDT until May 3 at 2:31AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 21.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 32.4 feet early
Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: