Essex, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Essex.

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Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:39PM CDT until August 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass 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...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 10.2 feet Thursday, September 03. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:39PM CDT until August 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass 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...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 10.6 feet Thursday, September 03. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:38PM CDT until August 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Mount Carmel Wabash River at Riverton ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Vincennes Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site .Minor flooding also continues on the Wabash River from Hutsonville down to Mount Carmel with the crest approaching Mount Carmel. Flooding should come to an end on the Wabash during the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year round. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT /8:45 PM EDT/ Thursday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT /8:45 PM EDT/ Thursday was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 5.6 feet Sunday, September 06. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:38PM CDT until August 29 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Mount Carmel Wabash River at Riverton ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Vincennes Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site .Minor flooding also continues on the Wabash River from Hutsonville down to Mount Carmel with the crest approaching Mount Carmel. Flooding should come to an end on the Wabash during the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Agricultural lands and some oil fields flood. Several township roads about 1.25 miles south of St. Francesville and River Road between Billett Road and Lincoln Memorial Bridge in Lawrence County are flooded. Extensive flooding of Kimmell Park at Vincennes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT /8:45 PM EDT/ Thursday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT /8:45 PM EDT/ Thursday was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 5.0 feet Sunday, September 06. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:38PM CDT until August 30 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Mount Carmel Wabash River at Riverton ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Vincennes Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site .Minor flooding also continues on the Wabash River from Hutsonville down to Mount Carmel with the crest approaching Mount Carmel. Flooding should come to an end on the Wabash during the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Extensive flooding is in progress. Higher rural roads begin to flood. High water isolates many river cabins. Seep water becomes a problem. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT /9:00 PM EDT/ Thursday the stage was 19.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT /9:00 PM EDT/ Thursday was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 5.2 feet Sunday, September 06. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:38PM CDT until August 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Mount Carmel Wabash River at Riverton ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Vincennes Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site .Minor flooding also continues on the Wabash River from Hutsonville down to Mount Carmel with the crest approaching Mount Carmel. Flooding should come to an end on the Wabash during the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Leaverton Park in Palestine and park in Hutsonville begin to flood. Agricultural flooding spreads to higher land. Seep water is noticeable behind levees. Some elevated river cottages are surrounded by water. Several county or township roads east of Lincoln Heritage Trail between Palestine and Hutsonville in Crawford County Illinois are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 6.7 feet Sunday, September 06. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:32PM CDT until August 30 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at New Harmony. .The river at New Harmony is cresting about a half foot above flood stage. It will remain there tonight, then fall slowly until it goes below flood stage Saturday evening. For the Wabash River...including New Harmony...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady at its crest of 15.5 feet thru tonight, then will begin to fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.