Flood Warning issued May 4 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…

Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay
Counties.

.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 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road…just north of U.S. Route
50…begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.5 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Sunday was 18.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7
feet Wednesday morning.
– Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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