Alertes en vigueurSullivan

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Illinoi
S: Wabash River at Montezuma, Riverton, and at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Minor flooding continues along the Wabash River with the crest currently near Riverton. River levels are expected to slowly fall over the next few days.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Riverton.
When: Until Wednesday morning.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater. A few rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up Minnow Slough. High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in Palestine. A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in Sullivan County may flood. Water level is at the top of most makeshift levees.
Additional Details: - At 6:00 AM EDT Monday /5:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM EDT Monday /5:00 AM CDT Monday/ was 16.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 430 PM EDT /330 PM CDT/.