LAWRENCE, IL; Wabash, IL; Knox, IN — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Vincennes.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
.Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along portions of the Wabash River at Vincennes, Riverton, Hutsonville, and Mount Carmel. Points are expected to crest midweek and begin to fall below flood stage by the weekend.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and
Flooding in Lawrence, IL; Wabash, IL; Knox, 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS