Flood Warning

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

Wabash River at Vincennes.

Wabash River at Riverton.

Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

.Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along portions of the Wabash River at Vincennes, Riverton, Hutsonville, and Mount Carmel. Points are expected to crest midweek and begin to fall below flood stage by the weekend.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...From this evening to late Friday evening.

* 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 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 19.8 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood