Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/28/2026 17:54

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 7:54PM CDT until July 2 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 28, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues 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 Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 33.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 33.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 20.3 feet Wednesday, July 08. - 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