Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 10:38AM CST until March 10 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 31.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CST Friday was 31.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.6
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 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:
Lawrence, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov