...SLICK SPOTS ON ROADS THIS MORNING...
Chances for scattered flurries and light snow this morning hours
combined with some black ice from earlier freezing drizzle may
result in slick spots on roadways, particularly on untreated roads
and surfaces.
Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destinations and
be prepared to encounter icy spots through the morning commute.
Flood Warning
Areas Affected: Fountain; Parke; Vermillion; Warren
NWS Indianapolis (Central Indiana)
...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterways
in Indiana...
East Fork White River...Muscatatuck River...Wabash River...White
River...
.Flooding continues along the Wabash, White, East Fork White, and
Muscatatuck Rivers. The Wabash and White rivers are in the moderate
flood stage level at Mount Carmel, Petersburg, and Hazleton. All
the rivers are falling and this trend will largely continue for the
foreseeable future. Rises of up to 2 feet are expected toward
mid-week, mainly on the Wabash River. Flooding will last as long as
February 24th in southwest Indiana.
Flooding is affecting local and state roads, a small number
of cabins, widespread agricultural land, and possibly a few
homes...all mainly in southwest Indiana.
Sunday`s light precipitation should have no effect on area waterways,
but precipitation Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening of
between a quarter and a half an inch will produce brief minor rises
at some locations on the major rivers, mostly the Wabash.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...
Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river
conditions.
For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and
click on rivers and lakes.
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wabash River at Covington.
* until Monday evening.
* At 9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will continue to fall to below flood stage by Monday
morning.
* At 17.5 feet...Some low agricultural fields flood. Backyard flood
of cottages a short distance north of U.S. Highway 136. High water
blocks land access to at least one residence.
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