Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 12:47AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 10:47pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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 11:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 21.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Clay, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: