Active AlertsSumner, IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Illinoi
S: East Fork White River near Rivervale. Wabash River at Riverton, and Mount Carmel.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in IndianaIllinoi
S: White River at Edwardsport, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg, and Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches across southern and central portions of Indiana has prolonged flooding along the lower White and Wabash rivers. Some of these points may experience a second crest early next week before falling back below flood stage.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Riverton.
When: Until late tomorrow evening.
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 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ was 15.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 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. 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 late tonight by around 245 AM EDT /145 AM CDT/.