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Current Alerts for Vernon Hills, IL: High Wind Watch

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 10:19PM EDT until March 21 at 12:48AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

AREAS AFFECTED: Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN

DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals, near Bedford, near Rivervale, at Williams. White River at Edwardsport. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and East Fork White River, and minor flooding continues on the tail end of the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. The main crest on the White River is located at Petersburg, which will be followed by a secondary, lower crest Thursday or later from the most recent rainfall. The majority of locations on the East Fork River will see either similar secondary crests or minor bumps in the river level. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Saturday, March 21. * IMPACTS...At 23.9 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress. In Wabash County Illinois, South Division Street and 1.5 miles of CR 1280 E remain flooded. High water blocks access to cabins along South Division Street and some nearby oil fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday /7:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 21.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday /7:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 21.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, March 20. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

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