Flood Warning for Clay, IL; Richland, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood. Where: Little Wabash River below Clay City. When: Until early Saturday afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland Counties. .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
Little Wabash River below Clay City.
WHEN
Until early Saturday afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.