Flood Warning

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

Wabash River at Mount Carmel

Wabash River at Riverton

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

Wabash River at Vincennes

Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site

.Minor flooding also continues on the Wabash River from Hutsonville down to Mount Carmel with the crest approaching Mount Carmel. Flooding should come to an end on the Wabash during the weekend.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year round.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT /8:45 PM EDT/ Thursday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT /8:45 PM EDT/ Thursday was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 5.6 feet Sunday, September 06. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood