Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:20AM CDT until May 3 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 33.2 feet early Thursday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
- 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: