Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 4:13PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 6:15am
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 late Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 33.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:45 PM CDT Saturday was 33.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.6
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday afternoon.
- 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: