Flood Warning Issued for Embarras River at Lawrenceville Through Monday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lincoln, IL, has issued a Flood Warning for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville. The warning is in effect from Thursday afternoon, March 5, through Monday evening, March 9.

Affected Areas

This alert specifically affects Lawrence County in Illinois, with the primary impact centered on the Embarras River basin near Lawrenceville.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
• Never drive cars through flooded areas, as the depth and force of the water are often deceptive.
• Monitor local weather updates and river levels if you live in flood-prone areas.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region following heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches that fell over the Embarras River basin over the last several days.

Key hydrological data includes:

• Flood Stage: 30.0 feet.
• Current Status: As of 9:45 AM CST Thursday, the river stage was 29.2 feet.
• Forecast Crest: The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and reach a crest of 33.1 feet early Saturday morning.
• Specific Impacts: At a stage of 33.0 feet, Kelly’s Lake Lane (1160N) becomes inundated.

Timeline

• Warning Onset: Thursday, March 5, at 3:20 PM CST.
• Peak Conditions: Cresting early Saturday morning, March 7.
• Recession: The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Monday afternoon.
• Warning Expiration: The alert concludes at 7:13 PM CDT on Monday, March 9.