...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Indiana, including
the following counties, in southwest Indiana, Daviess, Greene,
Knox, Martin and Sullivan. In west central Indiana, Clay,
Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion and Vigo.
* WHEN...Until 1245 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 651 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is
already occurring in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4
inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Terre Haute, Vincennes, Washington, Greencastle, Brazil,
Linton, Clinton, Sullivan, Rockville, Bloomfield, Spencer,
Shoals, Bicknell, Loogootee, West Terre Haute, Jasonville,
Cloverdale, Worthington, Fairview Park and Odon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana, including the
following counties, in central Indiana, Bartholomew, Boone,
Decatur, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion,
Morgan, Rush and Shelby. In east central Indiana, Delaware, Henry
and Randolph. In south central Indiana, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence
and Monroe. In southeast Indiana, Jennings. In southwest Indiana,
Daviess, Greene, Knox, Martin and Sullivan. In west central
Indiana, Clay, Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion and
Vigo.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive
street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall have impacted central
Indiana, with additional heavy rain possible today through
tonight. Additional heavy rainfall could lead to flash
flooding this afternoon and evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Indiana...Illinois...
Wabash River at Covington, Terre Haute, Mount Carmel, and Riverton.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Indiana...
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, Lafayette,
Montezuma, Clinton, and Vincennes.
.Significant flooding is expected to develop along the Wabash River
due to prior rains and additional rounds of heavy rainfall through
Sunday. The crest on the Wabash should be in Lafayette late Sunday
night to Monday morning and points downstream thereafter.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 300 PM
EDT /200 PM CDT/.
&&
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Clinton.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Critical stage is reached on agricultural
levees in northern Vigo County. Extensive flooding of
agricultural lands is in progress. Flooding of low residential
property in southeast Clinton begins. Some high county roads are
impassable. River Park at Clinton is completely flooded. Old SR
63 north of Clinton begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 24.4 feet
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Indiana...Illinois...
Wabash River at Covington, Terre Haute, Mount Carmel, and Riverton.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Indiana...
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, Lafayette,
Montezuma, Clinton, and Vincennes.
.Significant flooding is expected to develop along the Wabash River
due to prior rains and additional rounds of heavy rainfall through
Sunday. The crest on the Wabash should be in Lafayette late Sunday
night to Monday morning and points downstream thereafter.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 300 PM
EDT /200 PM CDT/.
&&
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Floodwater is near the top of all
agricultural levees. Some county roads are impassable. High
water isolates a few rural residents. Basement flooding begins
along Water Street in Montezuma. Medusa Aggregates Company Plant
Number 9 begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 PM EDT Friday was 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Indiana...Illinois...
Wabash River at Covington, Terre Haute, Mount Carmel, and Riverton.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Indiana...
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, Lafayette,
Montezuma, Clinton, and Vincennes.
.Significant flooding is expected to develop along the Wabash River
due to prior rains and additional rounds of heavy rainfall through
Sunday. The crest on the Wabash should be in Lafayette late Sunday
night to Monday morning and points downstream thereafter.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 300 PM
EDT /200 PM CDT/.
&&
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 24.5 feet, Water is at or near critical stages of
many agricultural levees. Flooding of about 10 residential
properties in South Lake area begins. North Lake and Izaak Walton
are now a part of the Wabash River. West Road in northern Vigo
county floods. Flood waters surround homes in lowest areas near
Fort Harrison Country Club. Backwater extends up Lost Creek to
13th Street. Seep water in the U.S. 41 and SR 63 split.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM EDT Friday /10:00 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was
14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 24.5 feet
Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
