Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 1 at 9:19PM CDT until May 4 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 7:19pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 11:30am
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 early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 31.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 31.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.9
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Monday 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov