Alertes en vigueurRandolph

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Indiana Wabash River at Vincennes.
: Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. .Another round of 1 to 2 inches of rain has led to a renewed rise along the Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. Along the Wabash River, flooding is expected to begin near Vincennes late Tuesday night.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
When: Until late this evening.
Impacts: At 13.0 feet, Significant flooding of Mississinewa River in northern Randolph County. Water is likely on SR 1 just south of SR 28. West CR 825 N east of SR 1 and West River Road west of SR 1 and possibly other county roads are flooded. Little League field in Ridgeville is flooded. Noticeable agricultural flooding in progress.
Additional Details: - At 3:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM EDT Monday was 11.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 615 PM EDT /515 PM CDT/.