Sullivan County

Flood Warning issued August 30 at 9:10AM CDT until August 31 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Riverton .Minor flooding continues on the Wabash River at Riverton. The river has crested. Flooding is expected come to an end on the Wabash later tonight. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater. A few rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up Minnow Slough. High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in Palestine. A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in Sullivan County may flood. Water level is at the top of most makeshift levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT /9:00 AM EDT/ Sunday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.7 feet Wednesday, September 09. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood