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 late Friday morning.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues 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 late Friday morning.
IMPACTS
At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 30.2 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 30.2 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.