Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 12:43PM EDT until April 16 at 2:45PM 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 Riverton.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 16.
* 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 Sunday /11:00 AM CDT Sunday/ the stage was
19.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM EDT Sunday /11:00 AM CDT Sunday/ was 19.2
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0
feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday, April 16.
- Flood stage is 15.0 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:
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
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