Flood Warning

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

Wabash River at Riverton.

Wabash River at Terre Haute.

Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

Wildcat Creek near Lafayette.

Wabash River at Montezuma.

Wabash River at Covington.

Wabash River at Lafayette.

Wabash River at Vincennes.

.Heavy to extreme rainfall across northern central Indiana since last week has produced minor to moderate flooding along most of the Wabash River basin from Wildcat Creek down to Riverton, and minor flooding will develop at Vincennes and Mount Carmel over the next couple of days. The crest in moderate flood is currently at Montezuma and expected to reach Terre Haute overnight Thursday. Low end moderate to high end minor flooding are expected at points downriver of Terre Haute as well, with the crest finally reaching Mount Carmel around August 26th.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters approaching Warren CR 350 N in the Black Rock Preserve Area. Williamsport Road in Fountain County may begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood