Flood Warning Issued for Embarras River at Lawrenceville Through Monday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Lawrence County, Illinois, as the Embarras River is expected to crest at 33.1 feet following heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lawrence County, Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lawrence County, Illinois.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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