CRAWFORD, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan,… — ...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following river and locations in Illinois... Indiana...
Wabash River at Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton.
.Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall that repetitively passed over the same areas along the Wabash River valley Wednesday and Wednesday night will cause the river to quickly rise. Crests are expected to occur Friday through Sunday at Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant
Flooding in Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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