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Flood Warning issued March 14 at 12:39PM EDT until March 22 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

AREAS AFFECTED: Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN

DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor flooding on the Wabash at Mount Carmel will continue into next weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Sunday, March 22. * IMPACTS...At 23.9 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress. In Wabash County Illinois, South Division Street and 1.5 miles of CR 1280 E remain flooded. High water blocks access to cabins along South Division Street and some nearby oil fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday /10:45 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 23.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday /10:45 AM CDT Saturday/ was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest this afternoon around 23.5 feet. It will then gradually fall, and fall below flood stage Saturday, March 21. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTION: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 345 AM EDT /245 AM CDT/.

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