Active AlertsPatton, IL

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deathsoccur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another routeover higher ground.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 245 AMEDT /145 AM CDT/.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...White River from Edwardsport south to Hazleton.Wabash River from Lafayette south to Mount Carmel....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIndiana...Wabash River at Lafayette and Clinton..Main stems rivers in central and southern Indiana continue to workat emptying last week's copious rainfall. Flooding continues on theWabash River from Lafayette to Mount Carmel, and on the White Riversouth of Newberry. Flooding will last as long as mid week next week.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.* WHEN...Until late Wednesday evening.* IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, Water begins to flow over River Road justnorth of Fifth Street in the Mount Carmel area.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was21.9 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 21.9feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage lateWednesday morning.- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood