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Flood Warning

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Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
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Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois...
Tippecanoe River near Delphi.
Wildcat Creek near Lafayette.
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River at Lafayette.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wildcat Creek near Jerome.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...
Wildcat Creek at Kokomo.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
.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 tonight. 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 forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.8 feet, Flooding extends to what is locally called River Road in several areas. River Road is the rural way south from Hutsonville to Palestine. Flooding in this area affects large expanses of agricultural land, river cabins and hunting areas on both sides of the river. Most local, unimproved roads leading towards the river are flooded. These roads led to farms, river cabins, private residences, levees and a few oil wells.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.7 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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