Flood Warning for Lawrence, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated. Where: Embarras River at Lawrenceville. When: Until early Friday morning.
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 early Friday morning.
IMPACTS
At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 30.2 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 30.2 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. 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.