Flood Warning

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

Wabash River from Montezuma through Mount Carmel.

White River from Edwardsport through Hazleton.

.Minor flooding continues along the White River from Edwardsport downriver with the crest already past Hazleton. Minor flooding also continues on the Wabash River from Montezuma down to Mount Carmel with the crest approaching Vincennes. Rain amounts with scattered storms Wednesday evening are not expected to impact main stem river levels.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year round.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM CDT /1:45 PM EDT/ Tuesday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM CDT /1:45 PM EDT/ Tuesday was 19.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood