River Flood Warning in affect

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Flood warnings are in affect for the Embarras and Wabash Rivers.

At Lawrenceville, the Embarras was observed at 34.1 feet last night.  That’s over four feet above flood stage.  Forecasters say the crest is expected to reach 37.8 feet by Thursday.  The river is not expected to fall below flood stage until May 11.

Minor flooding is in the forecast for the Wabash at Vincennes.  It will reach under 20 feet by the weekend. Flood stage is 16 feet.

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has activated the State Emergency Operations Center as flooding affects parts of the state after heavy weekend rains. Rauner said rivers are swelling with water in some Illinois communities, causing flooding. Activating the operations center means that state agencies will be ready to quickly respond. Rauner’s office says inmate crews are helping with sandbagging in Murphysboro and Desoto in southern Illinois. Sandbags are being delivered to Dawson in central Illinois and Grand Tower and the Menard Correctional Facility in southern Illinois. The American Red Cross has a shelter open in Marion and others are available if needed.