Major Flood
41 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
37 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
27 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LAWI2
River
Embarras River (IL)
County
Lawrence, IL
Coordinates
38.7238°N, 87.6644°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville?
The Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03346500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 27 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 37 feet, and major flooding at 41 feet.
How do I get alerts when Embarras River (IL) rises?
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Where is the Embarras River (IL) at Lawrenceville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, Illinois at coordinates 38.7238°N, 87.6644°W. USGS site number: 03346500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.