Flood Warning for Lawrence, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins. Where: Embarras River at Lawrenceville. When: Until just after midnight tonight.
Official alert brief
...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
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.