Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:58AM CDT until May 23 at 10:36AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 7:58am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.Rapid river rises continue in response to heavy rain that occurred
on Tuesday. Minor flooding on the lower Embarras River is likely to
develop this evening, and linger into the first part of the weekend.
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 27.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 32.1 feet Thursday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov