Indiana…
Wabash River at Lafayette.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Covington.
.Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to over 3 inches across central Indiana
will bring minor flooding along most of the Wabash basin. Additional
localized heavy rainfall this afternoon and tonight could make
crs higher or extend the flooding. Persons with inters along
area rivers should closely monitor the forecast for updates with
more rain forecast this afternoon and evening.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Wabash River at Lafayette.
* WHEN…From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 18.0 feet, Extensive flooding covers many acres of
agricultural land. SR 225 closed by high water. Granville Bridge
Public Access Site flooded. Tippecanoe CR 950 W south of CR 75 S
floods in several places from the Wabash Bottoms, Janssen Tract to
Warren CR 350 N in the Black Rock Preserve Area, a distance of
nearly 1.5 miles. High water affects Fort Ouiatenon area. All
parks in the W Lafayette and Lafayette areas are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 8.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon and continue rising to a cr of 17.8
feet early Thursday morning.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 230 AM
.
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