Flood Warning

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

Wabash River from Montezuma to Mount Carmel

White River from Elliston to Hazleton

.Minor flooding continues along portions of central Indiana rivers due to excessive rain over the previous few weeks. Largely dry weather is in store for the week ahead, with only a few low chances of rain.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* 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 11:45 AM CDT /12:45 PM EDT/ Monday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM CDT /12:45 PM EDT/ Monday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.1 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood