Flood Warning Illinois | Effective 03/07/2026 18:26

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued March 7 at 8:26PM CST until March 10 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 7, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires: 
March 8, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County. ...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 minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 32.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CST Saturday was 32.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4 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: 
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. 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