Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:39AM CDT until July 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 7:39am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 11:45pm
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 Friday, July 03.
* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 32.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 32.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.6
feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Thursday evening.
- 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: