Alertes en vigueurVigo

The Flood Warning continues or is extended for the following rivers in Indiana and Illinoi
S: 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 Terre Haute.
When: Until Monday, August 24.
Impacts: At 24.5 feet, Water is at or near critical stages of many agricultural levees. Flooding of about 10 residential properties in South Lake area begins. North Lake and Izaak Walton are now a part of the Wabash River. West Road in northern Vigo county floods. Flood waters surround homes in lowest areas near Fort Harrison Country Club. Backwater extends up Lost Creek to 13th Street. Seep water in the U.S. 41 and SR 63 split.
Additional Details: - At 10:30 PM EDT Saturday /9:30 PM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 19.4 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Saturday /9:30 PM CDT Saturday/ was 19.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, August 24. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Sunday morning by around 1145 AM EDT /1045 AM CDT/.