Flood Warning

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

Wabash River at Covington down to Vincennes.

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

Wabash River at Lafayette.

.Heavy to extreme rainfall across northern central Indiana since last week has produced minor to moderate flooding along most of the Wabash River from Lafayette down to Riverton...with the crest in moderate flood currently passing Montezuma. Moderate flooding will end at Covington pre-dawn Wednesday...while starting at Terre Haute. Flooding will end at Lafayette by midday Wednesday...with flooding starting at Vincennes by early Thursday.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until Friday, August 28.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding becomes more serious. Water is approaching critical levels on most levees. Flooding enters some river cabins. Flooding is at the outskirts of Palestine and Russellville, Illinois. Flood waters near Illinois 33 between Palestine and Hutsonville, Illinois. Many local river roads are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Tuesday /6:00 PM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 17.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EDT Tuesday /6:00 PM CDT Tuesday/ was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, August 27. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood