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WGUS83 KILX 130328
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1028 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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1028 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly`s Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 32.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM CDT Friday was 32.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.2
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue

Embarras River
Lawrenceville 30.0  32.2  Fri 9 pm CDT 32.2  31.5  30.9


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


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