Clay City, IL Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 1142 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and southeast Illinois. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through this evening. A few of the storms could be strong to severe, with gusty winds up to 60 mph possible. A tornado or two is also possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Scattered thunderstorms will continue through Friday, as a weather system slowly moves through the region. Some of the storms could be strong to severe with hail up to 1 inch and gusty winds up to 60 mph possible. Tornadoes are not expected at this time. Rainfall amounts of one half to 1.5 inches could cause ponding of low lying or poor drainage areas. Lingering flooding on the Little Wabash River near Clay City may linger for a few more days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and early evening.

Issue Date: 918 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south of Wynoose. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 14.8 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Little Wabash River Clay City 18.0 19.1 Wed 8 am CDT 18.5 18.0 17.1 && LAT...LON 3878 8846 3871 8829 3860 8820 3860 8832 3867 8838 3870 8846