Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 2:51AM CDT until May 4 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 12:51am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.Rises continue in response to 3 to 5 inches of rain that fell over
portions of the lower Embarras River basin on Monday.
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 this afternoon to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this
afternoon to 33.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon, with minor
fluctuations through Friday morning. It will then fall below
flood stage Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
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: