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River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:55 AM Apr. 25, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * 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 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday /8:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday /8:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise below flood stage late this evening and then rise to a crest of 14.9 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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