Alertes en vigueurDewey, IN

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Illinoi
S: Wabash River at Lafayette to Montezumaand. Wabash River at Terre Haute down to Riverton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall have brought lowland flooding to the Wabash River basin. The river is currently cresting at Covington although the crest is not expected to reach the lower Wabash until late this week. No additional precipitation is expected until at least late Thursday.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Montezuma.
When: Until Sunday, April 12.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Park in southern Montezuma begins to flood. Higher bottomlands begin to flood. Water backs up most local tributaries. River water is at the top of some private levees. Lowest county roads begin to flood. Parke CR 75 W begins to flood.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 20.9 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 20.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Monday afternoon by around 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.