Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 12:44PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2025 - 9:44am
Expires:
April 6, 2025 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
Wabash River.
Wildcat Creek near Lafayette.
.Significant flooding is expected to develop along the lower Wabash
River due to prior rains of four to over six inches and additional
rainfall through Sunday morning. Higher end minor flooding is
expected along the upper and middle Wabash now since lesser amounts
of rain fell there Friday night into Saturday morning. The crest on
the Wabash should be in Lafayette Sunday night and points downstream
thereafter.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Almost all unprotected areas flood. River
cabins are surrounded by high water. Oil fields in lowland areas
are inaccessible by land vehicles. Most local river roads flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday /10:45 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage
was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 22.0 feet
Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 345 AM
EDT /245 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IL; Wabash, IL; Knox, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
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