Alertes en vigueurWestphalia, IN

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Indiana Wabash River at Riverton. .The last of lowland flooding continues along a short portion of the Wabash River in western Indiana, affecting the Hutsonville and Riverton areas. The river level is expected to continue falling through at least Tuesday afternoon. Rain later in the week may bring new rises to central and southern Indiana waterways.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: Wabash River at Riverton.
When: Until late tonight.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater. A few rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up Minnow Slough. High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in Palestine. A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in Sullivan County may flood. Water level is at the top of most makeshift levees.
Additional Details: - At 2:00 PM EDT Monday /1:00 PM CDT Monday/ the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 PM EDT Monday /1:00 PM CDT Monday/ was 17.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 900 PM EDT /800 PM CDT/.