Vigo County, IN
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 12:21 PM EDT – Wednesday 06/17 5:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
.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 Terre Haute.
When
Until early Wednesday morning.
Impacts
At 19.5 feet, Water begins to rise in the Izaak Walton Lake. Sheet flowing water begins in the wetland project between U.S. 40 and I-70, and during a prolonged flood event project fills about 75 percent.
Additional Details
- At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday /10:30 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 19.2 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
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 evening by around 1100 PM EDT /1000 PM CDT/.
Areas Impacted
- Clark, IL
- Crawford, IL
- Sullivan, IN
- Vigo, 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 12:21 PM EDT – Wednesday 06/17 9:50 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
.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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Wabash River at Montezuma.
When
Until late Wednesday morning.
Impacts
At 20.0 feet, Park in southern Montezuma begins to flood. Higher bottomlands begin to flood. Water backs up most local tributaries. River water is at the top of some private levees. Lowest county roads begin to flood. Parke CR 75 W begins to flood.
Additional Details
- At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Thursday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 19.4 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall early Tuesday afternoon. It will rise to 14.4 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
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 evening by around 1100 PM EDT /1000 PM CDT/.
Areas Impacted
- Parke, IN
- Vermillion, IN
- Vigo, 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.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Thursday's Severe Storm Potential
Created by the NWS Indianapolis WFO
Good morning! Yet another day ahead of us with severe thunderstorm potential. Like yesterday, the greatest threat will be across northwestern portions of central Indiana. Timing looks to be late in the day, after about 9pm and into the night. #INwx
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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