Flood Warning

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

Wabash River at Terre Haute.

Wildcat Creek near Lafayette.

Wabash River at Montezuma.

Wabash River at Covington.

Wabash River at Lafayette.

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

Wabash River at Riverton.

Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

Wabash River at Vincennes.

.Several inches of rainfall over the past week have brought moderate flooding to the Wabash River. The crest on the Wabash is past Independence and approaching Covington on Monday afternoon. The crest is forecast to reach Riverton this weekend. Additional rainfall later this week could lengthen the amount of time spent in flood.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding becomes more serious. Water is approaching critical levels on most levees. Flooding enters some river cabins. Flooding is at the outskirts of Palestine and Russellville, Illinois. Flood waters near Illinois 33 between Palestine and Hutsonville, Illinois. Many local river roads are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Monday /11:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 16.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Monday /11:00 AM CDT Monday/ was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood