NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued August 15 at 11:16PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues or is extended for the following
rivers in Indiana and Illinois...
Tippecanoe River near Delphi.
Wildcat Creek from Jerome to Lafayette.
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
Wabash River from Lafayette to Hutsonville.
.Significant rainfall over the past several days has resulted in
widespread minor to moderate flooding along the Wabash River and
associated tributaries in north central and western Indiana.
Additional rain is possible at times through Sunday night. Please
stay advised of the latest forecasts and conditions through the
weekend into next week, especially those who live near waterways or
other flood prone areas.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 11:00 PM EDT Saturday /10:00 PM CDT Saturday/ the stage
was 15.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 PM EDT Saturday /10:00 PM CDT Saturday/ was
15.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.8
feet Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 1228th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days