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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Illinoi
S: Wabash River at Montezuma down to Rivertonand at Mount Carmel. .Minor flooding continues along portions of the Wabash River following heavy rainfall earlier this weekthat totaled generally two to four inches across western central Indiana. Flooding will end at Montezuma and Terre Haute Saturdaywith minor flooding continuing at most points downriver into next week.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
When: Until Wednesday 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 8:45 PM EDT Friday /7:45 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 19.4 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Friday /7:45 PM CDT Friday/ was 19.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Saturday afternoon by around 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.