…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois…Indiana…
Wabash River.
.Extensive lowland flooding continues along the length of the Wabash
River, with significant flooding on the lower Wabash at Mount
Carmel. The crest on the Wabash Thursday afternoon was approaching
Riverton and Vincennes, and is forecast to reach Mount Carmel Sunday
evening. Flooding on the middle Wabash should end by early next
week, but the lower Wabash could remain above flood stage through
next week and into the week of April 20.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
* WHEN…Until Thursday, April 17.
* IMPACTS…At 22.0 feet, River cabins become isolated. Basement
flooding begins in Hutsonville. Extensive agricultural flooding
is in progress. Higher Illinois rural roads in eastern Clark and
Crawford counties flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– There is no current observed data.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Wednesday evening and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
– Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood