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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in IndianaIllinoi
S: Wabash River at Riverton. .Flooding is subsiding along the Wabash River at Riverton and should fall below flood stage on Wednesday. With more rain in the forecast there is a chance for new flooding later in the week.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Riverton.
When: Until Wednesday, June 24.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater. A few rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up Minnow Slough. High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in Palestine. A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in Sullivan County may flood. Water level is at the top of most makeshift levees.
Additional Details: - At 12:00 PM EDT Tuesday /11:00 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Tuesday /11:00 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 16.4 feet. - ForecastThe river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon to 11.1 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage Friday afternoon to 15.8 feet Tuesday, June 23. It will fall below flood stage again Tuesday, June 23. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 345 AM EDT /245 AM CDT/.