Flood Warning for Clay, IL; Richland, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane southeast of the gage begins to flood. Where: Little Wabash...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues 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 this afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane southeast of the gage begins to flood.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 4:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.6 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 AM CDT Friday was 20.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 9.8 feet early Wednesday 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.