Flood Warning for Clay, IL; Richland, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is flooded. Where: Little Wabash River below Clay City. When: Until further notice.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay 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 further notice.
IMPACTS
At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is flooded.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 21.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 19.4 feet Monday 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.