Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

Wabash River at Covington.

Wabash River at Riverton.

Wabash River at Terre Haute.

Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

Wabash River at Montezuma.

.Minor river flooding continues on the Wabash River from Covington to Riverton following widespread one and a half to four inches of rainfall Wednesday and Wednesday night. Additional heavy rainfall of one to two inches is expected on Sunday and Sunday night. Minor river flooding will continue into next weekend or into the following week for portions of the Wabash River.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Extensive flooding is in progress. Higher rural roads begin to flood. High water isolates many river cabins. Seep water becomes a problem.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Saturday /11:00 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Saturday /11:00 AM CDT Saturday/ was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood