Flood Warning issued April 3 at 12:49AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana
and Illinois...
Wabash River from Lafayette to Hutsonville.
.Multiple rounds of rainfall will bring minor lowland flooding to
the Wabash River basin that could hang around through much of next
week. The current river forecasts include around an inch of rainfall
through Saturday morning, but do not include rainfall from Saturday
through Sunday. Higher rainfall amounts in the Wabash basin could
increase crests or lengthen the amount of time in flood.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Extensive flooding behind Honey Creek
Levee as a result of two unrepaired levee breaks from the April
2013 flood. This levee is maintained by the Honey Creek Levee
Association. Flood waters behind the Honey Creek levee inundates
most roads and affects a few residences and or commercial
activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 AM EDT Friday /11:30 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was
14.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 23.0
feet Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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 afternoon by around 145 PM
EDT /1245 PM CDT/.
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