Advarsler, Central High School

Flood Warning issued June 23 at 12:02PM EDT until June 25 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Vincennes. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along portions of the Wabash River at Vincennes, Riverton, Hutsonville, and Mount Carmel. Points are expected to crest midweek and begin to fall below flood stage by the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Considerable agricultural flooding extends from just north of the junction of Illinois 33 with Business 50 to the St. Francesville, Illinois area. River Road from Lincoln Memorial Bridge to Billett Rd is impassable. Extensive seep water forms behind Illinois levees extending from Russellville to U.S. Highway 50. Flooding of agricultural land begins in Knox County Indiana west of the railroad extending for the Oaktown area to the north side of Vincennes. Extensive flooding of Small Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Tuesday /10:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 16.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Tuesday /10:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 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 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.