Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 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...From this morning to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south of Wynoose. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 19.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 17.2 feet early Thursday morning. It will rise to 17.4 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall to 17.3 feet Thursday evening. It will rise above flood stage early Friday morning to 18.1 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage again early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood