Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois... Indiana...

Wabash River at Hutsonville to Vincennes

.Minor flooding continues on the Wabash River from Hutsonville down to Vincennes. The river has crested. Flooding should come to an end on the Wabash over the weekend.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding is in progress. High water surrounds many river cabins. Access to most river cabins is by boat only. Levees begin to protect farmland. Extensive flooding of Leaverton Park occurs in Palestine, Illinois.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 PM CDT /6:00 PM EDT/ Saturday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 PM CDT /6:00 PM EDT/ Saturday was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 5.1 feet Tuesday, September 08. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood