Flood Warning
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1110 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Illinois River at Havana affecting Cass...Fulton and Mason Counties
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown...Cass...Morgan and
Schuyler Counties
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don`t drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC009-017-137-169-130610-
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/BEAI2.1.ER.140312T0930Z.140316T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1110 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Illinois River at Beardstown.
* until further notice.
* At 1045 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.7 feet by
Sunday morning then begin falling.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Illinois River
Beardstown 14 14.1 Wed 11 AM 14.9 15.8 16.4
&&
LAT...LON 4018 9023 4012 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
3999 9058 4015 9043
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1110 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Illinois River at Havana affecting Cass...Fulton and Mason Counties
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown...Cass...Morgan and
Schuyler Counties
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don`t drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC017-057-125-130610-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAVI2.1.ER.140312T0015Z.140316T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1110 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Illinois River at Havana.
* until further notice.
* At 1045 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.6 feet by
Sunday morning then begin falling.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Illinois River
Havana 14 14.6 Wed 11 AM 15.3 15.9 16.4
&&
LAT...LON 4053 8987 4047 8979 4034 9002 4012 9017
4018 9023 4039 9010
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1012 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Spoon River at London Mills affecting Fulton and Knox Counties
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around, don`t drown.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/ilx.
&&
ILC057-095-130512-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-140313T1200Z/
/LNMI2.1.ER.140311T0522Z.140311T2115Z.140313T0600Z.NO/
1012 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spoon River at London Mills.
* until Thursday morning.
* At 945 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 15 feet...Minor flooding begins to agricultural land
near the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Spoon River
London Mills 15 15.1 Wed 10 AM 14.3 12.3 10.8
&&
LAT...LON 4081 9020 4079 9012 4070 9024 4058 9027
4059 9036 4071 9032
$$
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
1218 PM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN IOWA...
WAPSIPINICON RIVER NEAR DE WITT 4S AFFECTING CLINTON AND SCOTT
COUNTIES
SKUNK RIVER AT AUGUSTA AFFECTING DES MOINES...HENRY AND LEE
COUNTIES
.RUNOFF FROM RECENT SNOW MELT AND ICE ACTION HAS RESULTED IN
MINOR FLOODING ON THE WAPSIPINICON RIVER NEAR DEWITT 4S AND
SKUNK RIVER AT AUGUSTA.
RIVER FORECASTS INCLUDE PAST PRECIPITATION AND FORECAST RAINFALL FOR
THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED ROADWAY...TURN AROUND AND FIND AN
ALTERNATE ROUTE. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.
ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/QUADCITIES .
&&
IAC057-087-111-130517-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-140315T1930Z/
/AGSI4.2.IC.140311T0315Z.140313T0000Z.140314T0730Z.NO/
1218 PM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SKUNK RIVER AT AUGUSTA.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET...AND RISING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE TO 18.0 FEET THIS EVENING. FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE
FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18 FEET...WIDESPREAD AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS.
&&
LAT...LON 4095 9156 4091 9163 4082 9152 4066 9116 4074 9112
$$
NICHOLS
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
1106 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
ILLINOIS...
ILLINOIS RIVER AT LA SALLE AFFECTING BUREAU AND LA SALLE COUNTIES
.WATER LEVELS CONTINUE A SLOW RISE ON THE ILLINOIS RIVER DUE TO
SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED ROADWAY...TURN AROUND AND
FIND AN ALTERNATE ROUTE.
&&
ILC011-099-130606-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140317T2100Z/
/LSLI2.1.ER.140311T1426Z.140313T0000Z.140317T1500Z.NO/
1106 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE ILLINOIS RIVER AT LA SALLE.
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 1045 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.3 FEET BY THIS
EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET...RIVERSIDE PARKING LOT AT STARVED ROCK STATE
PARK FLOODS.
&&
LAT...LON 4137 8896 4135 8929 4126 8930 4128 8896
$$
WDM
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
1035 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN INDIANA...
KANKAKEE RIVER AT SHELBY AFFECTING LAKE AND NEWTON COUNTIES
.WATER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE ON THE KANKAKEE RIVER DUE TO SNOWMELT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED ROADWAY...TURN AROUND AND
FIND AN ALTERNATE ROUTE.
&&
INC089-111-130535-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SLBI3.1.ER.140312T0745Z.140316T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT SHELBY.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 945 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.7 FEET BY
SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS COUNTY AND LOCAL ROADS.
WILDWOOD ESTATES AND SUMAVA RESORTS BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE SOME
FLOODING.
&&
LAT...LON 4127 8727 4121 8756 4111 8753 4118 8722
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1048 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES
SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING
ALLEN COUNTY
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND
ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES
.FLOODING CONTINUES AS SIGNIFCANT SNOW MELT HAS OCCURRED ACROSS THE
AREA OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE VEHICLES THROUGH FLOODED AREAS. THE
WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW SAFE PASSAGE. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
PLAY IN OR NEAR FLOOD WATERS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR
LOCAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS AND UPDATED FORECASTS.
DETAILED RIVER FORECASTS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE
INTERNET AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/IWX. RIVER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER
THE LEFT MENU BAR UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS.
ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED IN
ABOUT 24 HOURS OR SOONER IF NECESSARY.
&&
INC091-141-149-131448-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DAVI3.1.SM.140312T1627Z.140313T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MORNING
AND CREST NEAR 10.5 FEET AROUND 1 AM THURSDAY MARCH 13. ADDITIONAL
RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING OF SECONDARY ROADS NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.
&&
LAT...LON 4145 8667 4144 8661 4130 8673 4131 8679
4143 8670
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following river in
western Indiana...
Wabash River...
.Lowland flooding will return to much of the Wabash River in western
Indiana. Flood crests will be lower than those seen in late
February.
Flooding was the result of snow melt in northern Indiana and 1 to 2
inches of rainfall in east central Illinois and west central Indiana
early Wednesday morning.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...
Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river
conditions.
For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web. From
the blue menu bar on the left side of the page...click on rivers and
lakes.
&&
ILC033-101-INC083-153-131443-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0077.140313T1700Z-000000T0000Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.140313T1700Z.140319T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
* from Thursday afternoon until further notice.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to have a maximum value of 19.9
feet Wednesday morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Leaverton Park in Palestine and park in Hutsonville
begins to flood. Agricultural flooding spreads to higher land.
Seep water is noticeable behind levees. Some elevated river
cottages are surrounded by water. Several county or township roads
east of Lincoln Heritage Trail between Palestine and Hutsonville in
Crawford County Illinois are impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3932 8763 3922 8762 3914 8768 3912 8762
3923 8754 3930 8757
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following river in
western Indiana...
Wabash River...
.Lowland flooding will return to much of the Wabash River in western
Indiana. Flood crests will be lower than those seen in late
February.
Flooding was the result of snow melt in northern Indiana and 1 to 2
inches of rainfall in east central Illinois and west central Indiana
early Wednesday morning.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...
Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river
conditions.
For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web. From
the blue menu bar on the left side of the page...click on rivers and
lakes.
&&
INC045-121-157-165-171-131444-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LAFI3.1.ER.140311T1606Z.140314T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wabash River at Lafayette.
* until further notice.
* At 9:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.7 feet by
Friday morning then begin falling.
* At 17.0 feet...Lowland flooding in progress. Flood waters close SR
225 just south of the Wabash River near Battleground. Walking and
bike trails in Tapawingo Park area are flooded. Warren CR 350 N in
the Black Rock Preserve area flooded. Flood waters near Tippecanoe
CR 950 W south of CR 75 S.
&&
LAT...LON 4056 8673 4048 8688 4040 8709 4033 8709
4040 8688 4054 8670
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following river in
western Indiana...
Wabash River...
.Lowland flooding will return to much of the Wabash River in western
Indiana. Flood crests will be lower than those seen in late
February.
Flooding was the result of snow melt in northern Indiana and 1 to 2
inches of rainfall in east central Illinois and west central Indiana
early Wednesday morning.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...
Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river
conditions.
For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web. From
the blue menu bar on the left side of the page...click on rivers and
lakes.
&&
ILC023-033-INC153-167-131443-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0076.140313T1017Z-140322T1000Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.140313T1017Z.140316T0600Z.140321T2200Z.NO/
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wabash River at Terre Haute.
* from Thursday morning to Saturday March 22.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 17.7 feet by Sunday early afternoon.the river will
fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* At 18.0 feet...Residential property of about 50 river cabins begin
to flood. North Lake and Izaak Walton Areas near West Terre Haute
begin to flood. Flooding closes more county roads. Lowland
agricultural flooding is in progress.
&&
LAT...LON 3960 8741 3945 8747 3932 8763 3930 8757
3943 8740 3960 8736
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following river in
western Indiana...
Wabash River...
.Lowland flooding will return to much of the Wabash River in western
Indiana. Flood crests will be lower than those seen in late
February.
Flooding was the result of snow melt in northern Indiana and 1 to 2
inches of rainfall in east central Illinois and west central Indiana
early Wednesday morning.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...
Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river
conditions.
For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web. From
the blue menu bar on the left side of the page...click on rivers and
lakes.
&&
ILC033-101-INC083-153-131443-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0078.140313T2200Z-000000T0000Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.140313T2200Z.140319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wabash River at Riverton.
* from Thursday evening until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue
to rise to near 18.3 feet by Wednesday early afternoon.
* At 18.5 feet...High water surround elevated river cabins. County
roads to these cabins are impassable. Agricultural flooding is in
progress. Seep water develops behind levees.
&&
LAT...LON 3913 8767 3898 8759 3885 8756 3886 8750
3899 8748 3913 8761
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following river in
western Indiana...
Wabash River...
.Lowland flooding will return to much of the Wabash River in western
Indiana. Flood crests will be lower than those seen in late
February.
Flooding was the result of snow melt in northern Indiana and 1 to 2
inches of rainfall in east central Illinois and west central Indiana
early Wednesday morning.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...
Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river
conditions.
For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web. From
the blue menu bar on the left side of the page...click on rivers and
lakes.
&&
ILC101-185-INC083-131443-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0079.140319T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/VCNI3.1.ER.140319T0600Z.140320T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wabash River at Vincennes.
* from Wednesday March 19 until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Wednesday morning and
continue to rise to near 16.5 feet by Thursday evening.
* At 17.0 feet...Considerable agricultural flooding extends from just
north of the junction of Illinois 33 with Business 50 to the St.
Francesville, Illinois area. River Road from Lincoln Memorial
Bridge to Billett Rd is impassable. Extensive seep water forms
behind Illinois levees extending from Russellville to U.S. Highway
50. Flooding of agricultural land begins in Knox County Indiana
west of the railroad extending for the Oaktown area to the
northside of Vincennes. Extensive flooding of Small Creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3886 8756 3871 8756 3847 8778 3846 8764
3874 8746 3887 8750
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following river in
western Indiana...
Wabash River...
.Lowland flooding will return to much of the Wabash River in western
Indiana. Flood crests will be lower than those seen in late
February.
Flooding was the result of snow melt in northern Indiana and 1 to 2
inches of rainfall in east central Illinois and west central Indiana
early Wednesday morning.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...
Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river
conditions.
For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web. From
the blue menu bar on the left side of the page...click on rivers and
lakes.
&&
INC045-121-165-171-131444-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0074.140312T1431Z-140320T0824Z/
/CVGI3.1.ER.140312T1116Z.140315T1800Z.140319T2024Z.NO/
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wabash River at Covington.
* from this morning to Thursday March 20.
* At 9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.2 feet by
Saturday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday
afternoon.
* At 20.0 feet...A few county roads begin to flood. Higher
bottomlands begin to flood. The first cottage upstream from US 136
bridge may become isolated by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 4040 8709 4020 8747 3997 8745 3997 8739
4017 8737 4033 8709
$$
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following river in
western Indiana...
Wabash River...
.Lowland flooding will return to much of the Wabash River in western
Indiana. Flood crests will be lower than those seen in late
February.
Flooding was the result of snow melt in northern Indiana and 1 to 2
inches of rainfall in east central Illinois and west central Indiana
early Wednesday morning.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...
Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river
conditions.
For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web. From
the blue menu bar on the left side of the page...click on rivers and
lakes.
&&
INC121-165-167-131443-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0075.140312T1820Z-140321T1251Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.140312T1820Z.140314T1800Z.140321T0051Z.NO/
1044 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wabash River at Montezuma.
* from this afternoon to Friday March 21.
* At 9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 19.3 feet by Friday evening.the river will fall below
flood stage by Thursday evening.
* At 20.0 feet...Park in Southern Montezuma begins to flood. Higher
bottomlands begin to flood. Water backs up most local tributaries.
River water is at the top of some private levees. Lowest county
roads begin to flood. Park County Road 75 West begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3997 8745 3985 8741 3977 8740 3977 8736
3986 8734 3997 8739
$$
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1040 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA AFFECTING FULTON...KOSCIUSKO...MARSHALL...
PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES
SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND
DEFIANCE COUNTIES
.SNOW MELT OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS HAS LED TO RISES ON THE ST. JOSEPH
AND TIPPECANOE RIVERS. SOME MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE ABOVE NEWVILLE
AND NEAR ORA.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE VEHICLES THROUGH FLOODED AREAS. THE
WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW SAFE PASSAGE. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
PLAY IN OR NEAR FLOOD WATERS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR
LOCAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS AND UPDATED FORECASTS.
DETAILED RIVER FORECASTS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE
INTERNET AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/IWX. RIVER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER
THE LEFT MENU BAR UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS.
ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED IN
ABOUT 24 HOURS OR SOONER IF NECESSARY.
&&
INC049-085-099-131-149-131440-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0025.140313T1800Z-140318T0000Z/
/ORAI3.1.ER.140313T1800Z.140314T1800Z.140317T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2014
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA
* FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY AFTERNOON
AND CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND 2 PM FRIDAY MARCH 14 AND FALL
BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 8 PM SUNDAY MARCH 16.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE...SIGNIFICANT LOWLAND
AND RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
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LAT...LON 4109 8658 4116 8660 4117 8656 4117 8653
4115 8657 4108 8655
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