Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 8 at 2:41PM CDT until March 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 5:00am
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 Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 32.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 PM CDT Sunday was 32.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.8
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Wednesday 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.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov