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Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 11:14 AM Aug. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
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. 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/.
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Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 11:14 AM Aug. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in IndianaIllinoi
S: Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. Wabash River at Montezuma. Wabash River at Covington. Wabash River at Lafayette.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Illinoi
S: Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Vincennes. .Several inches of rainfall over the past week have brought moderate flooding to the Wabash River. The crest on the Wabash is past Independence and approaching Covington on Monday afternoon. The crest is forecast to reach Riverton this weekend. Additional rainfall later this week could lengthen the amount of time spent in flood.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Terre Haute.
When: Until Wednesday, August 26.
Impacts: At 24.5 feet, Much of the formerly protected area behind the Honey Creek levee located in southern Vigo County is flooded. Flooding closes most local roads and affects several residences.
Additional Details: - At 11:30 AM EDT Monday /10:30 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 22.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Monday /10:30 AM CDT Monday/ was 22.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday, August 25. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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. 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/.

Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 11:14 AM Aug. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in IndianaIllinoi
S: Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. Wabash River at Montezuma. Wabash River at Covington. Wabash River at Lafayette.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Illinoi
S: Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Vincennes. .Several inches of rainfall over the past week have brought moderate flooding to the Wabash River. The crest on the Wabash is past Independence and approaching Covington on Monday afternoon. The crest is forecast to reach Riverton this weekend. Additional rainfall later this week could lengthen the amount of time spent in flood.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Riverton.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 22.0 feet, Flooding becomes more serious. Water is approaching critical levels on most levees. Flooding enters some river cabins. Flooding is at the outskirts of Palestine and Russellville, Illinois. Flood waters near Illinois 33 between Palestine and Hutsonville, Illinois. Many local river roads are flooded.
Additional Details: - At 12:00 PM EDT Monday /11:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 16.9 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Monday /11:00 AM CDT Monday/ was 17.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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. 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/.

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