Flood Warning

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

Wabash River from Lafayette to Riverton.

Tippecanoe River near Delphi.

Wildcat Creek at Kokomo.

Wildcat Creek near Jerome.

Wildcat Creek near Lafayette.

Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.

.Significant rainfall over the past 3 to 4 days has resulted in minor to moderate flooding along portions of the East Fork White River and associated tributaries in north central and western Indiana. Additional rain is possible at times through the weekend. Please stay advised of the latest forecasts and conditions through the weekend into next week, especially those who live near waterways or other flood prone areas.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until Sunday, August 23.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Park in southern Montezuma begins to flood. Higher bottomlands begin to flood. Water backs up most local tributaries. River water is at the top of some private levees. Lowest county roads begin to flood. Parke CR 75 W begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 PM EDT Friday was 19.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, August 22. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood