Active AlertsGrays Corner, IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Indiana Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Covington. Wabash River at Lafayette. Wabash River at Montezuma. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Multiple rounds of rainfall have brought lowland flooding to the Wabash River basin. The Wabash is expected to crest at Lafayette on Sunday, but the crest is not expected to reach the lower Wabash until the weekend of April 11th. Forecast precipitation through 8 AM Monday morning is generally expected to be between 0.50 and 0.75 in the vicinity of the Wabash River.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Riverton.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 18.5 feet, High water surrounds elevated river cabins. County roads to these cabins are impassable. Agricultural flooding is in progress. Seep water develops behind levees.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 15.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.0 feet early Friday morning. - 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. 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 215 AM EDT /115 AM CDT/.