- Hydrologic Outlook for Richland County, Illinois
- Hydrologic Outlook issued September 06 at 8:16PM CDT by NWS
- Effective: Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 9:24 a.m.
- Expires: Friday, September 7, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
This hydrologic outlook includes the following rivers:
Little Wabash River...
The following river information is based on future predicted
rainfall. The exact amount, intensity, timing, and location of the
rain that will occur is still uncertain. These outlook stages are
provided to show what may be expected if the forecast precipitation
occurs. Once there is more certainty about the river forecasts, a
flood warning or statement will be issued if the threat materializes.
For the Little Wabash River below Clay City...the latest stage is 4.8
feet at 8 PM Thursday. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. Minor flooding is
forecast...with a crest of 18.2 feet Sunday evening...which is 0.2
feet above flood stage. The river should rise above the flood stage
of 18.0 feet Sunday afternoon. The river should fall below flood
stage early Monday morning. At 18.0 feet...Water begins to flood left
bank farmland.
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Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Little Wabash River
Clay City 18 4.8 Thu 8 PM 4.8 10.8 15.9