Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville
Lawrence County, Illinois
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 47 ft
Water overtops some levees in the area.
- 44 ft
4th Street is inundated in Lawrenceville. 11-12 families evacuated.
- 43 ft
Old U.S. Route 50 is inundated from 3 miles west of Vincennes.
- 41.3 ft
4th Street covered between State and Jefferson. The intersection between 4th and Cedar inundated. 3rd Street completely inundated.
- 41 ft
Old railroad grade north of Lawrenceville completely covered.
- 40 ft
10th Street and parts of 3rd Street in Lawrenceville are inundated.
- 37 ft
The road across Poteet Bridge floods. Some houses are isolated.
- 36 ft
Billet-Vincennes River road is inundated.
- 33 ft
Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated.
- 30 ft
Minor agricultural flooding begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2008 | 42.61 ft | 47,500 cfs |
| May 15, 2002 | 41.61 ft | 39,300 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 40.82 ft | 38,000 cfs |
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