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 Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 31.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood