WGUS83 KILX 041527

FLSILX



Flood Statement

National Weather Service Lincoln IL

1027 AM CDT Mon May 4 2026



...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 

Illinois...



  Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.



.River levels continue to fall, and the Embarras River should be 

below flood stage this afternoon. While a secondary rise is expected 

mid week due to upcoming rainfall, additional flooding not 

anticipated at this time.



The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil 

moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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ILC101-050115-

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1027 AM CDT Mon May 4 2026



...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.



* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.



* WHEN...Until this evening.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 30.4 feet.

  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours

    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 31.6 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage

    this afternoon and continue falling to 21.2 feet Thursday,

    May 14.

  - Flood stage is 30.0 feet.





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              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     

Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          



Embarras River

Lawrenceville 30.0  30.4  Mon 9 am CDT 28.3  28.7  28.9         





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LAT...LON 3885 8786 3885 8773 3869 8759 3862 8765





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Geelhart