Alertes en vigueurTerre Haute, IN

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Indiana Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Covington. Wabash River at Lafayette. Wabash River at Montezuma. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Multiple rounds of rainfall have brought lowland flooding to the Wabash River basin. The Wabash is expected to crest at Lafayette on Sunday, but the crest is not expected to reach the lower Wabash until the weekend of April 11th. Forecast precipitation through 8 AM Monday morning is generally expected to be between 0.50 and 0.75 in the vicinity of the Wabash River.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wabash River at Terre Haute.
When: Until Sunday, April 12.
Impacts: At 20.5 feet, Residential property of about 50 river cabins begin to flood. North Lake and Izaak Walton Areas near West Terre Haute begin to flood. Flooding closes more county roads. Lowland agricultural flooding is in progress.
Additional Details: - At 10:30 AM EDT Saturday /9:30 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 17.7 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Saturday /9:30 AM CDT Saturday/ was 17.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, April 12. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 215 AM EDT /115 AM CDT/.