Winter Storm Warnings
March 6 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland
Counties.
.Recent rainfall of 1 to 3 inches across the Little Wabash River
basin has resulted in significant rises since Wednesday morning.
Minor flooding developed along the river near Clay City earlier this
morning, and is likely to persist for several days.
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...Little Wabash River below Clay City.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road, 1 mile east of the gage,
is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CST Thursday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
feet Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County.
.Heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell over the Embarras River basin
over the last couple of days, and this has caused rapid rises. Minor
flooding on the lower reaches of the basin will develop this
afternoon, and continue into early next week.
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 29.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon to a crest of 33.1 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 30.0 feet.