Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 7:00PM CST until March 9 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 9:00am
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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 31.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:45 PM CST Friday was 31.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.2
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
- 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