Embarras River at Lawrenceville, IL
Is Embarras River at Lawrenceville, IL flooding right now?
Embarras River at Lawrenceville, IL measured 17.02 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.0 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
17.02 ft
Streamflow
157 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 41 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.61 ft on Tue, Jun 10, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 27 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 37 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 41 ft | 24.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.61 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 41.61 ft | 2002-05-16 |
| 40.82 ft | 2011-04-30 |
| 40.73 ft | 2005-01-08 |
| 40.64 ft | 2017-05-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River at Memorial Bridge at Vincennes, IN | 7.5 mi | Knox County |
| White River at Hazleton, IN | 17.3 mi | Gibson County |
| Wabash River at Riverton, IN | 21.1 mi | Sullivan County |
| Busseron Creek near Carlisle, IN | 21.5 mi | Sullivan County |
| Wabash River at Mt. Carmel, IL | 23.0 mi | Wabash County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.