Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

Wabash River at Riverton.

.Large quantities of rain have fallen over Indiana over the past several days, bringing widespread flooding to much of central and part of southern Indiana. Rainfall accumulations of up to ten plus inches fell from northwest Indiana to east central Indiana to southeast Indiana, and 4 to 6 inches fell in the immediate vicinity of the northern and middle Wabash River...with even higher amounts just over the Illinois/Indiana state border near Covington.

Numerous locations along the Wabash River are reaching moderate flood stage. The crest passed Lafayette today and should reach and should reach Covington Monday evening.

Additional rain is possible overnight tonight, followed by decreasing clouds and dry weather Monday.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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 9:00 PM EDT Sunday /8:00 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Sunday /8:00 PM CDT Sunday/ was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood