The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued another Flood Warning for the Embarras River at Lawrenceville from Tuesday. May 19th through Saturday, May 23rd.
The upper Embarras River Basin was the recipient Monday, May 18th of between 3 to 5 inches of rainfall from a storm system that moved through southcentral and southeastern Illinois. That has led to a significant rise in the river levels along the river as the current moves downstream. Many lower-level creeks and streams are already out of their banks, and some rural roads are reportedly underwater.
The Embarras at Lawrenceville Tuesday morning was measured at 26.5 feet and rising. It is still well below flood stage at Lawrenceville but is now forecast to rise above its 30-foot flood level late Tuesday night or early Wednesday. It is anticipated to crest at 32 feet Thursday and then begin a steady fall to below flood late Friday or early Saturday.
Some minor flooding is occurring along the river east of Lawrenceville.
Three wanted people picked up by Lawrence County authorities
Three Lawrence County agencies get equipment grants
Counterfeit bills reported in southeastern Illinois
Rose appointed to state health workgroup
IDEM forecasts statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday
Illinois EPA takes action against Lawrenceville water superintendent
Governor Braun extends gas tax savings again
One killed in Wabash County grain bin accident
Unemployment drops in April across southeastern Illinois
Traffic stop in Lawrence County leads to multiple charges
Illinois DOT asks for public's help with expensive problem - roadside litter
Lawrence County Housing Authority announces capital and budget plans for 2026-27
Lawrence County Veterans Assistance Commission holds organizational meeting
Knox County truckers warned about county road limits
Fertilizer delivery waiver approved for drivers
Lawrence County honors war dead; Educator of the Year on Memorial Day
Driver admits to law enforcement that she drove car into a pond
