Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 11 at 8:45AM CDT until May 11 at 5:57PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 6:45am
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland
Counties.
.River levels have begun to fall faster, and the Little Wabash River
near Clay City should drop below flood stage around midday.
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CDT Monday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this morning and continue falling to 6.6 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
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:
Clay, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov