Lawrence County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 9:08 PM CDT – Friday 06/19 2:20 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois...
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall in the Wabash basin are bringing minor lowland flooding to middle and lower portions of the Wabash River. The Wabash is expected to crest at Montezuma Saturday morning, with the crest reaching Riverton early next week.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
When
Until Friday, June 19.
Impacts
At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana side. Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater. Old Darwin Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties in Illinois are impassable. Low agricultural land floods.
Additional Details
- There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, June 19. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.
Areas Impacted
- Crawford, IL
- Lawrence, IL
- Knox, IN
- Sullivan, IN
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Thursday 06/11 9:08 PM CDT – Friday 06/19 2:48 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois...
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall in the Wabash basin are bringing minor lowland flooding to middle and lower portions of the Wabash River. The Wabash is expected to crest at Montezuma Saturday morning, with the crest reaching Riverton early next week.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Wabash River at Riverton.
When
Until Friday, June 19.
Impacts
At 18.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding is in progress. High water surrounds many river cabins. Access to most river cabins is by boat only. Levees begin to protect farmland. Extensive flooding of Leaverton Park occurs in Palestine, Illinois.
Additional Details
- At 10:00 PM EDT Thursday /9:00 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 17.6 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, June 19. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.
Areas Impacted
- Crawford, IL
- Lawrence, IL
- Knox, IN
- Sullivan, IN
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Outlook Into the Weekend
Created by the NWS Lincoln WFO
Cooler and less humid conditions will greet the end of the work week. Expect another round of showers and thunderstorms late Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. Behind this second storm system, highs for Sunday will only be in the 70s.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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