Flood Warning

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

Wabash River at Riverton.

Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

.Minor flooding continues along the Wabash River with the full stretch of the river either at crest or falling. River levels are expected to slowly fall over the next few days, but additional rainfall mid-week may bring renewed flooding.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater. A few rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up Minnow Slough. High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in Palestine. A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in Sullivan County may flood. Water level is at the top of most makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Monday /10:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 16.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Monday /10:00 AM CDT Monday/ was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood