Active AlertsVincennes, IN

The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana Wabash River at Lafayette.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinoi
S: Indiana Wabash River at Covington, Montezuma, Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton. .Lowland flooding will continue along the Wabash River this week. The crest should reach the Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site by Thursday afternoon, then Riverton Friday morning. Minor flooding should end Friday at Lafayette, but continue until Monday evening downriver at Hutsonville and Riverton. Our next rain chances arrive Friday, but amounts should be under three tenths of an inch. Dry weather follows that for the weekend, then better rain chances return starting Sunday night. Rainfall amounts next week could bring additional rises to area rivers.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
When: Until Tuesday morning.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Leaverton Park in Palestine and park in Hutsonville begin to flood. Agricultural flooding spreads to higher land. Seep water is noticeable behind levees. Some elevated river cottages are surrounded by water. Several county or township roads east of Lincoln Heritage Trail between Palestine and Hutsonville in Crawford County Illinois are impassable.
Additional Details: - There is no current observed data. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.