Flood Warning for Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN +1 more
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 18.5 feet, High water surrounds elevated river cabins. County roads to these cabins are impassable. Agricultural flooding is in progress. Seep water develops behind levees....
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Vincennes. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along portions of the Wabash River at Vincennes, Riverton, Hutsonville, and Mount Carmel. Points are expected to crest midweek and begin to fall below flood stage by the weekend.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Wabash River at Riverton.
WHEN
Until Friday morning.
IMPACTS
At 18.5 feet, High water surrounds elevated river cabins. County roads to these cabins are impassable. Agricultural flooding is in progress. Seep water develops behind levees.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 11:00 AM EDT Tuesday /10:00 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 18.3 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Tuesday /10:00 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 18.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.