Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 8:00PM CDT until June 29 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 10:00am
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 Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 32.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 32.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late 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: