Active AlertsRobinson, IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana and Illinoi
S: Wabash River from Lafayette to Hutsonville. .Multiple rounds of rainfall will bring minor lowland flooding to the Wabash River basin that could hang around through much of next week. The current river forecasts include around an inch of rainfall through Saturday morning, but do not include rainfall from Saturday through Sunday. Higher rainfall amounts in the Wabash basin could increase crests or lengthen the amount of time in flood.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Terre Haute.
When: From this afternoon until further notice.
Impacts: At 22.5 feet, Extensive flooding behind Honey Creek Levee as a result of two unrepaired levee breaks from the April 2013 flood. This levee is maintained by the Honey Creek Levee Association. Flood waters behind the Honey Creek levee inundates most roads and affects a few residences and or commercial activities.
Additional Details: - At 12:30 AM EDT Friday /11:30 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 14.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 145 PM EDT /1245 PM CDT/.