Flood Warning

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

Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

.Heavy rainfall Friday and Saturday has exacerbated ongoing flooding along the lower Wabash River. Minor flooding is now expected to continue through midweek.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect residents of East Mt. Carmel, Indiana. Fifth Street that parallels river closes. Twin restaurant along the river also closes. Several local river roads flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM EDT Saturday /11:45 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 20.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM EDT Saturday /11:45 AM CDT Saturday/ was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood