Flood Warning for Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL +4 more
What: Minor flooding is forecast. 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....
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 forecast.
WHERE
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
WHEN
From this evening to late Friday evening.
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 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 18.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 19.8 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. Flood stage is 19.0 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/.