…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana…Illinois…
Wabash River.
.Lowland flooding continues along the length of the Wabash River in
western Indiana, with significant flooding in Mount Carmel in
southwest Indiana. The crest on the Wabash Friday afternoon was just
past Vincennes, and is forecast to reach Mount Carmel Saturday
night. Flooding on the middle Wabash should end by early next week,
but Mount Carmel is expected to remain in flood until the week of
April 20.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Wabash River at Vincennes.
* WHEN…Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS…At 21.0 feet, Extensive agricultural flooding in
progress in areas that are not protected by levees. In Lawrence
County Illinois, River Road is flooded from the Lincoln Memorial
Bridge to the east edge of Billett.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:45 AM EDT Friday /10:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
21.2 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Friday /10:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 21.5
feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday afternoon and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
– Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood