Flood Warning

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

Tippecanoe River near Delphi.

Wabash River at Lafayette.

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

Wabash River at Montezuma, Covington, Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton.

.Rounds of heavy rain has dumped between 2.50 inches and 5.25 inches of precipitation along the Wabash River over the past 48 hours, ending at 8 AM EDT this morning. This is bringing flooding to most of the Wabash River. At this point in time, all forecast crests are expected to be below moderate flood stage.

Additional rain, on and off, into the new work week is in store, which likely will prolong and possibly worsen flooding.

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

* WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Delphi.

* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Low agricultural lands, river parks and a few local roads flood along the Tippecanoe River. Oakdale Public Access Site flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Friday was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood