Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/01/2026 08:04

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 1 at 10:04AM CDT until July 2 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 8:04am
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:15am
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 just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 33.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 18.9 feet Saturday, July 11. - 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