Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 10:57AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 8:57am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland
Counties.
.Recent rainfall of 1 to 3 inches across the Little Wabash River
basin has resulted in significant rises since Wednesday morning.
Minor flooding developed along the river near Clay City earlier this
morning, and is likely to persist for several days.
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* 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 10:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CST Thursday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
feet Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov