Flood Warning

...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.

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

* WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 32.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 32.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.8 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood