Flood Warning

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

Tippecanoe River near Delphi.

Wildcat Creek from Jerome to Lafayette.

Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.

Wabash River from Lafayette to Hutsonville.

.Significant rainfall over the past several days has resulted in widespread minor to moderate flooding along the Wabash River and associated tributaries in north central and western Indiana. Additional rain is possible at times through Sunday night. 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 Riverton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* 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 11:00 PM EDT Saturday /10:00 PM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM EDT Saturday /10:00 PM CDT Saturday/ was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.8 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood