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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Indiana Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Flooding will persist through midweek.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
When: Until early Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year round.
Additional Details: - At 10:45 AM EDT Monday /9:45 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 20.3 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Monday /9:45 AM CDT Monday/ was 20.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 late tonight by around 300 AM EDT /200 AM CDT/.