Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 12:43PM EDT until April 16 at 8:19AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 6, 2025 - 9:43am
Expires:
April 7, 2025 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River.
Wildcat Creek near Lafayette.
.Lowland flooding has developed along the length of the Wabash River
due to rainfall of generally three to eight inches in the Wabash
basin. Significant flooding is expected to develop on the lower
Wabash, with Mount Carmel surpassing moderate flood stage on Monday.
The crest on the Wabash was approaching Lafayette this afternoon and
is expected to reach Mount Carmel around Saturday April 12.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 16.
* 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 Sunday /10:45 AM CDT Sunday/ the stage was
18.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Sunday /10:45 AM CDT Sunday/ was 18.3
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0
feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Tuesday, April 15.
- 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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