GALLATIN, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN… — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at New Harmony affecting Gallatin, Wabash, Posey, Gibson and White Counties.
.Recent torrential rainfall over the Wabash River basin has resulted in minor flooding at New Harmony.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side.
Flooding in Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Posey, 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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