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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana Tippecanoe River near Delphi. Wabash River at Lafayette.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Illinoi
S: Wabash River at Montezuma, Covington, Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton. .Rounds of heavy rain has dumped between 2.50 inches and 5.25 inches of precipitation along the Wabash River over the past 48 hours, ending at 8 AM EDT this morning. This is bringing flooding to most of the Wabash River. At this point in time, all forecast crests are expected to be below moderate flood stage. Additional rain, on and off, into the new work week is in store, which likely will prolong and possibly worsen flooding.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
When: From late tonight to Saturday, August 22.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana side. Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater. Old Darwin Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties in Illinois are impassable. Low agricultural land floods.
Additional Details: - There is no current observed data. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 18.8 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, August 21. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 200 AM EDT /100 AM CDT/.