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River Flood Warning 210, NWS Indianapolis, IN

December 23, 2009Knox County, Sullivan County, Indiana; Crawford County, Lawrence County, Illinois

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this river flood warning at Dec 23, 2009, 11:17 PM EST for Knox County, Sullivan County, Indiana; Crawford County, Lawrence County, Illinois. It took effect at Dec 27, 2009, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 23, 2009, 11:17 PM EST (04:17 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2009, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 1, 2010, 3:00 AM EST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Indianapolis, IN
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Crawford County, IL, Lawrence County, IL, Knox County, IN, Sullivan County, IN

The radar

The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Wabash River at Riverton (RVTI3). The gauge peaked at 15.99 ft at Dec 29, 2009, 6:00 PM EST.

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Action stage
10 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
22 ft
Major stage
26 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03342000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000 
WGUS43 KIND 240417
FLWIND
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1117 PM EST WED DEC 23 2009

...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A FLOOD 
WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN WESTERN INDIANA AND
EASTERN ILLINOIS 

  WABASH RIVER...

.A BRIEF PERIOD OF MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING WILL DEVELOP ALONG A
PORTION OF THE LOWER WABASH RIVER IN WESTERN INDIANA AND EASTERN
ILLINOIS, FROM LATE FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY, AS A RESULT OF WIDESPREAD
RAINFALL EXPECTED ON THURSDAY. SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED.

FROM MONTEZUMA DOWN TO RIVERTON, MINOR FLOODING OF LOW FARMLAND
NEAR THE RIVER IS EXPECTED. BOTTOMLAND IN NORTHEAST CRAWFORD COUNTY
ILLINOIS WILL HAVE SOME FLOODING. STRETCHES OF OLD DARWIN ROAD
NEAR DARWIN ILLINOIS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD BY FRIDAY EVENING, ALONG
WITH SOME LOCAL RIVER ROADS ON THE ILLINOIS SIDE. THE LOWLAND 
FLOODING WILL HAVE ENDED BY TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...MOTORISTS SHOULD NEVER DRIVE INTO FLOOD WATER. TURN 
AROUND AND GO ANOTHER WAY. ALWAYS 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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

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1117 PM EST WED DEC 23 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING TO SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT  8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EVENING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.5 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* AT 14.0 FEET...SEVERAL HUNDRED ACRES OF BOTTOMLANDS ALONG THE RIGHT 
  BANK FROM THE MOUTH OF SUGAR CREEK TO NORTHERN EDGE OF MONTEZUMA 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-250416-
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1117 PM EST WED DEC 23 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT  9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 14.1 FEET BY SATURDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 14.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ALONG WEST BANK ACROSS 
  FROM WATER WORKS, SOUTHWEST VIGO COUNTY AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD 
  COUNTY, IL. LOW COUNTY ROADS IN THESE AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  OLD 
  DARWIN ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR DARWIN, IL, AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD
  COUNTY.

$$

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1117 PM EST WED DEC 23 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO MONDAY EVENING.
* AT  8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 16.9 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 16.0 FEET...OLD DARWIN ROAD AND A FEW LOW RURAL ROADS BETWEEN 
  YORK AND HUTSONVILLE, ILLINOIS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  AGRICULTURAL 
  FLOODING BEGINS ALONG PORTIONS OF THE RIVER.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-250416-
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/RVTI3.1.ER.091226T2200Z.091227T1200Z.091228T1500Z.NO/
1117 PM EST WED DEC 23 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY EVENING.
* AT  9:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.3 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING. THE 
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE MONDAY MORNING.
* 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.  WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$
12 follow-up statements
000 
WGUS83 KIND 241454
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN INDIANA...

  EAST FORK WHITE RIVER...WABASH RIVER...WHITE RIVER...

.LOWLAND FLOODING WILL DEVELOP ALONG RIVERS IN WESTERN AND SOUTHERN
INDIANA FROM CHRISTMAS DAY THROUGH THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.  EXTENSIVE
LOWLAND FLOODING IS POSSIBLE ALONG THE WABASH RIVER FROM MONTEZUMA
TO NEAR VINCENNES.  

FLOODING ALONG THE WABASH RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BE 2 TO POSSIBLY 4
FEET HIGHER THAN EXPERIENCED EARLIER THIS MONTH.  HIGH WATER ALONG
THE WHITE AND EAST FORK WHITE RIVERS WILL BE SIMILAR TO THAT OF A
FEW WEEKS AGO.

FLOODING WILL AFFECT SOME LOCAL AND STATE ROADS...AGRICULTURAL LAND
AND SOME RIVER PARKS.  FLOODING MAY LAST MORE THAN A WEEK ALONG THE
WABASH RIVER.

RIVER OF 1 TO POSSIBLY MORE THAN 2 INCHES MAY FALL IN EASTERN
ILLINOIS AND INDIANA BY CHRISTMAS NIGHT.  THE HEAVIEST RAIN IS
EXPECTED IN EASTERN ILLINOIS AND WESTERN INDIANA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK WHITE RIVER AT SEYMOUR.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
  RISE TO NEAR 13.1 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 13.5 FEET...LOWLAND FLOOD CONTINUES. JACKSON COUNTY ROAD 700 E 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

INC027-055-083-251453-
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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WHITE RIVER AT ELLISTON.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 19.3 
  FEET MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 20.0 FEET...RIVER ROAD NORTH OF GREENE CR 150 W IS FLOODED.  LOW 
  AGRICULTURAL FIELDS FLOOD.

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WHITE RIVER AT NEWBERRY.
* FROM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.4 FEET BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 13.5 FEET...HIGH WATER MAY AFFECT CR 550 S IN THE MARY LONG 
  CUTOFF AREA.   

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WHITE RIVER AT EDWARDSPORT.
* FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
  RISE TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE 
  POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 16.0 FEET...OLD VINCENNES ROAD AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THIS 
  AREA BEGIN TO FLOOD.  FLOODING OF LOW AGRICULTURAL FIELDS OCCURS 
  ALONG PORTIONS OF THE RIVER.

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WHITE RIVER AT PETERSBURG.
* FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 17.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS LOW AGRICULTURAL LANDS, LOW OIL 
  FIELDS AND CLOSES BOTTOMS RD...BROTHERS RD AND EAST GOVERNERS RD IN
  KNOX COUNTY.  IN AGRICULTURAL SEASON...FARMERS ARE CONCERNED AT 
  THIS STAGE.

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT LAFAYETTE.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT  5:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SATURDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.1 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. THE 
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 12.0 FEET...HIGH WATER AFFECTS A FEW LOW RIVER CABINS AND COUNTY 
  ROADS.

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON.
* FROM SATURDAY EVENING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT  6:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 17.6 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FIVE CROSSINGS, A LOCAL COUNTY RIVER PARK AT OLD
U.S.
  HIGHWAY 136 BRIDGE SITE BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 31.
* AT  8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.7 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* AT 20.0 FEET...PARK IN SOUTHERN MONTEZUMA BEGINS TO FLOOD.  HIGHER 
  BOTTOMLANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  WATER BACKS UP MOST LOCAL TRIBUTARIES.
  RIVER WATER IS AT THE TOP OF SOME PRIVATE LEVEES.  LOWEST COUNTY 
  ROADS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  PARK COUNTY ROAD 75 WEST BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT CLINTON.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING TO WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 20.7 
  FEET SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 21.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING IN PROGRESS.  RIVER WATER RUNS 
  THROUGH THE CITY OF CLINTONS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.6 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 18 FEET...THE WABASH RIVER EXTENDS TO INTERSTATE 70 MILE MARKER
  NUMBER 4 FROM ITS WEST BANK IN THE TERRE HAUTE/WEST TERRE HAUTE 
  AREA. 

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 20.0 FEET...LEAVERTON PARK IN PALESTINE AND PARK IN HUTSONVILLE 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD.  AGRICULTURAL FLOODING SPREADS TO HIGHER LAND.  
  SEEP WATER IS NOTICEABLE BEHIND LEVEES.  SOME ELEVATED RIVER 
  COTTAGES ARE SURROUNDED BY WATER.  SEVERAL COUNTY OR TOWNSHIP ROADS
  EAST OF LINCOLN HERITAGE TRAIL BETWEEN PALESTINE AND HUTSONVILLE IN
  CRAWFORD COUNTY ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 18.8 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 18.5 FEET...HIGH WATER SURROUND ELEVATED RIVER CABINS.  COUNTY 
  ROADS TO THESE CABINS ARE IMPASSABLE.  AGRICULTURAL FLOODING IS IN 
  PROGRESS.  SEEP WATER DEVELOPS BEHIND LEVEES.

$$

ILC101-185-INC083-251453-
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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT VINCENNES.
* FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 17.0 FEET...CONSIDERABLE AGRICULTURAL FLOODING EXTENDS FROM JUST 
  NORTH OF THE JUNCTION OF ILLINOIS 33 WITH BUSINESS 50 TO THE ST. 
  FRANCESVILLE, ILLINOIS AREA.  RIVER ROAD FROM LINCOLN MEMORIAL 
  BRIDGE TO BILLETT RD IS IMPASSABLE.  EXTENSIVE SEEP WATER FORMS 
  BEHIND ILLINOIS LEVEES EXTENDING FROM RUSSELLVILLE TO U.S. HIGHWAY 
  50.  FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS IN KNOX COUNTY INDIANA 
  WEST OF THE RAILROAD EXTENDING FOR THE OAKTOWN AREA TO THE 
  NORTHSIDE OF VINCENNES.  EXTENSIVE FLOODING OF SMALL CREEK.

$$

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954 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MOUNT CARMEL.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE MONDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 20.0 FEET...RIVER IS BANKFULL IN ALL LOCATIONS.  ALL OIL FIELD 
  PRODUCTION CEASES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PUMPING UNITS ON 
  SUBSTRUCTURES.  ACCESS TO THESE ARE BY BOAT ONLY.  AGRICULTURAL 
  LOSSES INCREASE DRAMATICALLY.  FARMERS MOVE LIVESTOCK TO HIGHER 
  GROUND.  CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL LEAVES FLOOD GATES B AND C IN YEAR 
  ROUND.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 241505
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN INDIANA...

  EAST FORK WHITE RIVER...WABASH RIVER...WHITE RIVER...

.LOWLAND FLOODING WILL DEVELOP ALONG RIVERS IN WESTERN AND SOUTHERN
INDIANA FROM CHRISTMAS DAY THROUGH THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.  EXTENSIVE
LOWLAND FLOODING IS POSSIBLE ALONG THE WABASH RIVER FROM MONTEZUMA
TO NEAR VINCENNES.  

FLOODING ALONG THE WABASH RIVER IS EXPECTED TO BE 2 TO POSSIBLY 4
FEET HIGHER THAN EXPERIENCED EARLIER THIS MONTH.  HIGH WATER ALONG
THE WHITE AND EAST FORK WHITE RIVERS WILL BE SIMILAR TO THAT OF A
FEW WEEKS AGO.

FLOODING WILL AFFECT SOME LOCAL AND STATE ROADS...AGRICULTURAL LAND
AND SOME RIVER PARKS.  FLOODING MAY LAST MORE THAN A WEEK ALONG THE
WABASH RIVER.

RAIN OF 1 TO POSSIBLY MORE THAN 2 INCHES MAY FALL IN EASTERN
ILLINOIS AND INDIANA BY CHRISTMAS NIGHT.  THE HEAVIEST RAIN IS
EXPECTED IN EASTERN ILLINOIS AND WESTERN INDIANA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&


INC071-093-175-251505-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0211.091227T1300Z-000000T0000Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.091227T1300Z.091228T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE EAST FORK WHITE RIVER AT SEYMOUR.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
  RISE TO NEAR 13.1 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 13.5 FEET...LOWLAND FLOOD CONTINUES. JACKSON COUNTY ROAD 700 E 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

INC027-055-083-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0212.091227T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/ELLI3.1.ER.091227T1200Z.091228T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WHITE RIVER AT ELLISTON.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 19.3 
  FEET MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 20.0 FEET...RIVER ROAD NORTH OF GREENE CR 150 W IS FLOODED.  LOW 
  AGRICULTURAL FIELDS FLOOD.

$$

INC027-055-083-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0213.091228T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/NWBI3.1.ER.091228T0400Z.091228T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WHITE RIVER AT NEWBERRY.
* FROM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.4 FEET BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 13.5 FEET...HIGH WATER MAY AFFECT CR 550 S IN THE MARY LONG 
  CUTOFF AREA.   

$$

INC027-051-083-125-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0214.091228T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/FREI3.1.ER.091228T0900Z.091229T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WHITE RIVER AT EDWARDSPORT.
* FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
  RISE TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE 
  POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 16.0 FEET...OLD VINCENNES ROAD AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THIS 
  AREA BEGIN TO FLOOD.  FLOODING OF LOW AGRICULTURAL FIELDS OCCURS 
  ALONG PORTIONS OF THE RIVER.

$$

ILC185-INC027-051-083-125-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0215.091229T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.091229T1800Z.091231T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WHITE RIVER AT PETERSBURG.
* FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 17.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS LOW AGRICULTURAL LANDS, LOW OIL 
  FIELDS AND CLOSES BOTTOMS RD...BROTHERS RD AND EAST GOVERNERS RD IN
  KNOX COUNTY.  IN AGRICULTURAL SEASON...FARMERS ARE CONCERNED AT 
  THIS STAGE.

$$

INC045-121-157-165-171-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0216.091226T1500Z-091228T1800Z/
/LAFI3.1.ER.091226T1500Z.091227T0600Z.091228T0600Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT LAFAYETTE.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT  5:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SATURDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 12.1 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. THE 
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 12.0 FEET...HIGH WATER AFFECTS A FEW LOW RIVER CABINS AND COUNTY 
  ROADS.

$$

INC045-121-165-171-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0217.091226T2300Z-091229T1000Z/
/CVGI3.1.ER.091226T2300Z.091227T1800Z.091228T2200Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON.
* FROM SATURDAY EVENING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT  6:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 17.6 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FIVE CROSSINGS, A LOCAL COUNTY RIVER PARK AT OLD
U.S.
  HIGHWAY 136 BRIDGE SITE BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

INC121-165-167-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0207.091225T1700Z-091231T1600Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.091225T1700Z.091227T1800Z.091231T0400Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 31.
* AT  8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.7 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* AT 20.0 FEET...PARK IN SOUTHERN MONTEZUMA BEGINS TO FLOOD.  HIGHER 
  BOTTOMLANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  WATER BACKS UP MOST LOCAL TRIBUTARIES.
  RIVER WATER IS AT THE TOP OF SOME PRIVATE LEVEES.  LOWEST COUNTY 
  ROADS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  PARK COUNTY ROAD 75 WEST BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

INC121-165-167-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0218.091226T0210Z-091230T1200Z/
/CLNI3.1.ER.091226T0210Z.091227T1800Z.091230T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT CLINTON.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING TO WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO HAVE A MAXIMUM VALUE OF 20.7 
  FEET SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 21.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING IN PROGRESS.  RIVER WATER RUNS 
  THROUGH THE CITY OF CLINTONS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0208.091226T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.091226T0300Z.091229T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.6 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 18.5 FEET...THE WABASH RIVER EXTENDS TO INTERSTATE 70 MILE
MARKER
  NUMBER 4 FROM ITS WEST BANK IN THE TERRE HAUTE/WEST TERRE HAUTE 
  AREA. 

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0209.091226T0500Z-000000T0000Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.091226T0500Z.091231T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  8:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 20.0 FEET...LEAVERTON PARK IN PALESTINE AND PARK IN HUTSONVILLE 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD.  AGRICULTURAL FLOODING SPREADS TO HIGHER LAND.  
  SEEP WATER IS NOTICEABLE BEHIND LEVEES.  SOME ELEVATED RIVER 
  COTTAGES ARE SURROUNDED BY WATER.  SEVERAL COUNTY OR TOWNSHIP ROADS
  EAST OF LINCOLN HERITAGE TRAIL BETWEEN PALESTINE AND HUTSONVILLE IN
  CRAWFORD COUNTY ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0210.091226T1100Z-000000T0000Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091226T1100Z.091231T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 18.8 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 18.5 FEET...HIGH WATER SURROUND ELEVATED RIVER CABINS.  COUNTY 
  ROADS TO THESE CABINS ARE IMPASSABLE.  AGRICULTURAL FLOODING IS IN 
  PROGRESS.  SEEP WATER DEVELOPS BEHIND LEVEES.

$$

ILC101-185-INC083-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0219.091229T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/VCNI3.1.ER.091229T0300Z.091231T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT VINCENNES.
* FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:45 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 17.0 FEET...CONSIDERABLE AGRICULTURAL FLOODING EXTENDS FROM JUST 
  NORTH OF THE JUNCTION OF ILLINOIS 33 WITH BUSINESS 50 TO THE ST. 
  FRANCESVILLE, ILLINOIS AREA.  RIVER ROAD FROM LINCOLN MEMORIAL 
  BRIDGE TO BILLETT RD IS IMPASSAABLE.  EXTENSIVE SEEP WATER FORMS 
  BEHIND ILLINOIS LEVEES EXTENDING FROM RUSSELLVILLE TO U.S. HIGHWAY 
  50.  FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS IN KNOX COUNTY INDIANA 
  WEST OF THE RAILROAD EXTENDING FOR THE OAKTOWN AREA TO THE 
  NORTHSIDE OF VINCENNES.  EXTENSIVE FLOODING OF SMALL CREEK.

$$

ILC047-059-185-193-INC051-083-129-251504-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0220.091228T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCRI2.1.ER.091228T1600Z.091231T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST THU DEC 24 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MOUNT CARMEL.
* FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  9:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 19.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE MONDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 20.4 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 20.0 FEET...RIVER IS BANKFULL IN ALL LOCATIONS.  ALL OIL FIELD 
  PRODUCTION CEASES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PUMPING UNITS ON 
  SUBSTRUCTURES.  ACCESS TO THESE ARE BY BOAT ONLY.  AGRICULTURAL 
  LOSSES INCREASE DRAMATICALLY.  FARMERS MOVE LIVESTOCK TO HIGHER 
  GROUND.  CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL LEAVES FLOOD GATES B AND C IN YEAR 
  ROUND.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 251738
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1238 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN
WESTERN INDIANA AND EASTERN ILLINOIS...

  WABASH RIVER...

.LOWLAND FLOODING WILL DEVELOP ALONG PORTIONS OF THE WABASH RIVER IN
WESTERN INDIANA AND EASTERN ILLINOIS DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
WEEKEND.  RIVER CRESTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE 2 TO 4 FEET HIGHER THAN
HIGH WATER LEVELS EXPERIENCED EARLIER IN DECEMBER.

FLOODING WILL AFFECT SOME LOCAL RIVER ROADS...AGRICULTURAL LAND
AND RIVER PARKS.  FLOODING MAY LAST 2 TO 4 DAYS.

RAIN OF 1 TO NEARLY 3 INCHES FELL IN EASTERN ILLINOIS AND WESTERN
INDIANA SINCE EARLY WEDNESDAY.  THE HEAVIEST RAIN FELL IN EASTERN
ILLINOIS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...MOTORISTS SHOULD NEVER DRIVE INTO FLOOD WATER. TURN 
AROUND AND GO ANOTHER WAY.   

FOR DETAILED FLOOD INFORMATION GO TO WEATHER.GOV/IND ON THE WEB.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

INC121-165-167-261738-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0207.000000T0000Z-091230T0300Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.091226T2300Z.091228T0000Z.091229T1500Z.NO/
1238 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 15.7 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 14.0 FEET...SEVERAL HUNDRED ACRES OF BOTTOMLANDS ALONG THE RIGHT 
  BANK FROM THE MOUTH OF SUGAR CREEK TO NORTHERN EDGE OF MONTEZUMA 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-261737-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0208.091227T1200Z-091230T1200Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.091227T1200Z.091229T0000Z.091230T0000Z.NO/
1238 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2009

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD 
WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT  9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
  RISE TO NEAR 14.4 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL 
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 14.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ALONG WEST BANK ACROSS 
  FROM WATER WORKS, SOUTHWEST VIGO COUNTY AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD 
  COUNTY, IL. LOW COUNTY ROADS IN THESE AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  OLD 
  DARWIN ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR DARWIN, IL, AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD
  COUNTY.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-261737-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0209.091227T0500Z-091231T1200Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.091227T0500Z.091230T0600Z.091231T0000Z.NO/
1238 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2009

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD 
WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT TO THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT  8:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...SEEP WATER OCCURS BEHIND LEVEES ON INDIANA SIDE.  
  HUTSON CREEK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW FROM BACKWATER.  OLD DARWIN ROAD 
  AND A FEW RURAL ROADS IN EASTERN CLARK AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES IN 
  ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODS.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-261737-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0210.091227T1200Z-091231T1200Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T1200Z.091227T1800Z.091231T0000Z.NO/
1238 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2009

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD 
WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT  9:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO
  RISE TO NEAR 15.4 FEET BY SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL 
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* 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.  WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 261532
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1032 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  WABASH RIVER...

.LOWLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP ALONG PORTIONS OF THE
WABASH RIVER IN WESTERN INDIANA AND EASTERN ILLINOIS DURING THE REST
OF THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WEEKEND.  RIVER CRESTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE 2
TO 4 FEET HIGHER THAN HIGH WATER LEVELS EXPERIENCED EARLIER IN
DECEMBER.

FLOODING WILL AFFECT SOME LOCAL RIVER ROADS...AGRICULTURAL LAND
AND RIVER PARKS.  FLOODING MAY LAST THRU THURSDAY.

RAIN OF 1 TO NEARLY 3 INCHES FELL IN EASTERN ILLINOIS AND WESTERN
INDIANA SINCE EARLY WEDNESDAY.  THE HEAVIEST RAIN FELL IN EASTERN
ILLINOIS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

INC045-121-157-165-171-271532-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0221.091227T0200Z-091229T1800Z/
/LAFI3.1.ER.091227T0200Z.091227T1800Z.091229T0600Z.NO/
1032 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT LAFAYETTE.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT  9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE 
  TO NEAR 12.8 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 12.0 FEET...HIGH WATER AFFECTS A FEW LOW RIVER CABINS AND COUNTY 
  ROADS.

$$

INC045-121-165-171-271531-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0222.091227T2100Z-091229T1900Z/
/CVGI3.1.ER.091227T2100Z.091228T1200Z.091229T0700Z.NO/
1032 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT  6:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.4 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FIVE CROSSINGS, A LOCAL COUNTY RIVER PARK AT OLD
U.S.
  HIGHWAY 136 BRIDGE SITE BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

INC121-165-167-271531-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0207.000000T0000Z-091231T1200Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.091226T1145Z.091229T0600Z.091231T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* AT  8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.4 FEET BY 
  EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...MONTEZUMA AGRICULTURAL LEVEE IS OVERTOPPED. 
FOURTEEN
  HUNDRED ACRES OF LOW BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD.  LOWEST BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD.

$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-271531-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0208.091227T1200Z-100101T0200Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.091227T1200Z.091230T0600Z.091231T1400Z.NO/
1032 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT  9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 16.0 FEET...LOWEST RIVER CABINS ACROSS FROM THE WABASH
GENERATING
  STATION BEGIN TO FLOOD.  FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND ALONG U.S. 
  63 NORTH OF TERRE HAUTE, WEST BANK OF RIVER AND IN SOUTHWEST VIGO 
  COUNTY OCCURS.  COUNTY ROADS FLOOD IN SOUTHWEST VIGO COUNTY.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-271531-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0209.091227T0100Z-100102T0500Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.091227T0100Z.091231T0600Z.100101T1700Z.NO/
1032 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT  8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 17.6 FEET BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL 
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...SEEP WATER OCCURS BEHIND LEVEES ON INDIANA SIDE.  
  HUTSON CREEK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW FROM BACKWATER.  OLD DARWIN ROAD 
  AND A FEW RURAL ROADS IN EASTERN CLARK AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES IN 
  ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODS.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-271531-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0210.091227T0600Z-100102T0400Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T0600Z.091231T1200Z.100101T1600Z.NO/
1032 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT  9:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 16.1 FEET BY THURSDAY EVENING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING.
* 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.  WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 270314
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1014 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVER...

  WABASH RIVER...

.LOWLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP ALONG PORTIONS OF THE
WABASH RIVER IN WESTERN INDIANA AND EASTERN ILLINOIS DURING THE
REST OF THIS WEEKEND. RIVER CRESTS ARE EXPECTED RANGE FROM 2 FEET
TO ABOUT 4 FEET HIGHER THAN HIGH WATER LEVELS EXPERIENCED EARLIER
IN DECEMBER.

THIS LATEST ROUND OF FLOODING IS BEING CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINFALL OF 1
TO 3 INCHES THAT OCCURRED IN EASTERN ILLINOIS AND WESTERN INDIANA ON
WEDNESDAY.

FLOODING WILL AFFECT SOME LOCAL RIVER ROADS...SOME RIVER CABINS AND
COTTAGES...LOW BOTTOMLAND AND RIVER PARKS. THE MINOR LOWLAND
FLOODING WILL END IN THE LAFAYETTE AREA BY MONDAY...AND END AT
TERRE HAUTE ON WEDNESDAY. LOWLAND FLOODING WILL LAST UNTIL ABOUT
THURSDAY IN THE HUTSONVILLE AND RIVERTON AREAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...MOTORISTS SHOULD NEVER DRIVE INTO FLOOD WATER. TURN 
AROUND AND GO ANOTHER WAY. ALWAYS 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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

INC045-121-157-165-171-280314-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0221.000000T0000Z-091229T0600Z/
/LAFI3.1.ER.091227T0800Z.091228T0000Z.091228T1800Z.NO/
1014 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT LAFAYETTE.
* AT  9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY AND RISE
  TO NEAR 12.9 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 12.0 FEET...HIGH WATER AFFECTS A FEW LOW RIVER CABINS AND COUNTY 
  ROADS.

$$

INC045-121-165-171-280313-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0222.091228T0200Z-091229T2100Z/
/CVGI3.1.ER.091228T0200Z.091228T1800Z.091229T0900Z.NO/
1014 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON.
* FROM SUNDAY EVENING TO TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT  6:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE SUNDAY EVENING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.5 FEET BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE 
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FIVE CROSSINGS, A LOCAL COUNTY RIVER PARK AT OLD
U.S.
  HIGHWAY 136 BRIDGE SITE BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

INC121-165-167-280313-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0207.000000T0000Z-091230T2000Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.091226T1145Z.091229T1200Z.091230T0800Z.NO/
1014 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* AT  8:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.7 FEET BY 
  TUESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...MONTEZUMA AGRICULTURAL LEVEE IS OVERTOPPED. 
FOURTEEN
  HUNDRED ACRES OF LOW BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD.  LOWEST BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD.

$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-280313-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0208.091228T0600Z-091231T0900Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.091228T0600Z.091230T0600Z.091230T2100Z.NO/
1014 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT TO LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT  9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE 
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 14.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ALONG WEST BANK ACROSS 
  FROM WATER WORKS, SOUTHWEST VIGO COUNTY AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD 
  COUNTY, IL. LOW COUNTY ROADS IN THESE AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  OLD 
  DARWIN ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR DARWIN, IL, AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD
  COUNTY.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-280313-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0209.000000T0000Z-100101T1100Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.091227T0145Z.091231T0000Z.091231T2300Z.NO/
1014 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* AT  8:00 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND RISE
  TO NEAR 17.1 FEET BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL 
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...SEEP WATER OCCURS BEHIND LEVEES ON INDIANA SIDE.  
  HUTSON CREEK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW FROM BACKWATER.  OLD DARWIN ROAD 
  AND A FEW RURAL ROADS IN EASTERN CLARK AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES IN 
  ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODS.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-280313-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0210.091227T1800Z-100101T1000Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T1800Z.091231T0600Z.091231T2200Z.NO/
1014 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT  9:00 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* 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.  WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 271923
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
223 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVER...

  WABASH RIVER...

.LOWLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP ALONG PORTIONS OF THE
WABASH RIVER IN WESTERN INDIANA AND EASTERN ILLINOIS THROUGH LATE TODAY. 
RIVER CRESTS ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE FROM ABOUT 2 TO 6 FEET HIGHER THAN 
HIGH WATER LEVELS EXPERIENCED EARLIER IN DECEMBER. THIS IS THE FIRST 
TIME IN DECEMBER THAT RIVER LEVELS ARE EXCEEDING FLOOD STAGE AT THESE 
LOCATIONS ON THE WABASH. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO GO BELOW FLOOD 
STAGE BY THE END OF THE MONTH FROM TERRE HAUTE NORTHWARD. HUTSONVILLE 
AND RIVERTON SHOULD DROP BELOW FLOOD STAGE THE FOLLOWING DAY...ON NEW 
YEARS DAY.

THIS LATEST ROUND OF FLOODING IS BEING CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINFALL OF 1
TO 3 INCHES THAT FELL IN EASTERN ILLINOIS AND WESTERN INDIANA THIS PAST
WEDNESDAY.

FLOODING WILL AFFECT SOME LOCAL RIVER ROADS...SOME RIVER CABINS AND
COTTAGES...LOW BOTTOMLAND AND RIVER PARKS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

INC045-121-157-165-171-281923-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0221.000000T0000Z-091229T1400Z/
/LAFI3.1.ER.091227T0624Z.091228T0000Z.091229T0200Z.NO/
223 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT LAFAYETTE.
* AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  LATE TOMORROW EVENING.
* AT 12.0 FEET...HIGH WATER AFFECTS A FEW LOW RIVER CABINS AND COUNTY 
  ROADS.

$$

INC045-121-165-171-281922-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0222.091228T0400Z-091230T0300Z/
/CVGI3.1.ER.091228T0400Z.091228T1800Z.091229T1500Z.NO/
223 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE 
  TO NEAR 17.3 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FIVE CROSSINGS...A LOCAL COUNTY RIVER PARK AT OLD U.S.
  HIGHWAY 136 BRIDGE SITE BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

INC121-165-167-281922-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0207.000000T0000Z-091231T0500Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.091226T1145Z.091229T1200Z.091230T1700Z.NO/
223 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* AT 12:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.9 FEET BY 
  TUESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY 
  EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...MONTEZUMA AGRICULTURAL LEVEE IS OVERTOPPED. FOURTEEN
  HUNDRED ACRES OF LOW BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD. LOWEST BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD.

$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-281922-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0208.091227T1846Z-091231T2000Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.091227T1606Z.091230T0000Z.091231T0800Z.NO/
223 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET BY 
  EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 16.0 FEET...LOWEST RIVER CABINS ACROSS FROM THE WABASH GENERATING
  STATION BEGIN TO FLOOD. FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND ALONG U.S. 
  63 NORTH OF TERRE HAUTE...WEST BANK OF RIVER AND IN SOUTHWEST VIGO 
  COUNTY OCCURS. COUNTY ROADS FLOOD IN SOUTHWEST VIGO COUNTY.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-281922-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0209.000000T0000Z-100102T0000Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.091231T0600Z.100101T1200Z.NO/
223 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* AT 8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.4 FEET BY 
  THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY 
  MORNING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...SEEP WATER OCCURS BEHIND LEVEES ON INDIANA SIDE.  
  HUTSON CREEK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW FROM BACKWATER. OLD DARWIN ROAD 
  AND A FEW RURAL ROADS IN EASTERN CLARK AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES IN 
  ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE. LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODS.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-281922-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0210.000000T0000Z-100101T2200Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T1730Z.091231T1800Z.100101T1000Z.NO/
223 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* AT 1:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.9 FEET BY 
  THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  FRIDAY MORNING.
* 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. WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$

BH
000 
WGUS83 KIND 280232
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
932 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  WABASH RIVER...

.LOWLAND FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ALONG PORTIONS OF THE LOWER WABASH
RIVER IN WESTERN INDIANA AND EASTERN ILLINOIS EARLY THIS WEEK.

RIVER CRESTS ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE FROM ABOUT 2 FEET TO 6 FEET HIGHER
THAN WATER LEVELS EXPERIENCED EARLIER IN DECEMBER. THIS IS THE FIRST 
TIME IN DECEMBER THAT RIVER LEVELS ARE EXCEEDING FLOOD STAGE AT THESE 
LOCATIONS ON THE WABASH. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO FALL BELOW
FLOOD STAGE BY WEEKS END FROM TERRE HAUTE NORTHWARD. AT HUTSONVILLE 
AND RIVERTON WATER LEVELS SHOULD FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND NEW
YEARS DAY.

THIS LATEST ROUND OF FLOODING WAS CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINFALL OF 1 INCH
TO 3 INCHES THAT FELL IN EASTERN ILLINOIS AND WESTERN INDIANA THIS
PAST WEDNESDAY.

FLOODING WILL AFFECT SOME LOCAL RIVER ROADS...SOME RIVER CABINS AND
COTTAGES...LOW BOTTOMLAND AND RIVER PARKS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...MOTORISTS SHOULD NEVER DRIVE INTO FLOOD WATER. TURN 
AROUND AND GO ANOTHER WAY. ALWAYS 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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

INC045-121-157-165-171-290232-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0221.000000T0000Z-091229T1100Z/
/LAFI3.1.ER.091227T0624Z.091227T2200Z.091228T2300Z.NO/
932 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT LAFAYETTE.
* AT  5:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER LEVEL WILL CONTINUE FALLING AND GO BELOW
  FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 12.0 FEET...HIGH WATER AFFECTS A FEW LOW RIVER CABINS AND COUNTY 
  ROADS.

$$

INC045-121-165-171-290231-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0222.091228T0240Z-091229T2100Z/
/CVGI3.1.ER.091228T0240Z.091228T1200Z.091229T0900Z.NO/
932 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON.
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT  6:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE 
  TO NEAR 16.6 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 16.0 FEET...LOW AGRICULTURAL LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  BACKYARD 
  FLOODING OF COTTAGES ON RIGHT BANK STARTS A SHORT DISTANCE UPSTREAM
  OF GAGE.  CRITICAL STAGE OF YOUNG-NEAL LEVEE IS REACHED.

$$

INC121-165-167-290231-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0207.000000T0000Z-091231T0300Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.091226T1145Z.091229T0000Z.091230T1500Z.NO/
932 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* AT  8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.6 FEET BY 
  EARLY TUESDAY MORNING, THEN FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE WEDNESDAY
  MORNING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...MONTEZUMA AGRICULTURAL LEVEE IS OVERTOPPED.
  FOURTEEN HUNDRED ACRES OF LOW BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD. LOWEST
  BOTTOMLAND FLOODS.
$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-290231-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0208.000000T0000Z-091231T1500Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.091227T1606Z.091229T1800Z.091231T0300Z.NO/
932 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* AT  9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY 
  TUESDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY 
  BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* AT 14.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ALONG WEST BANK ACROSS 
  FROM WATER WORKS, SOUTHWEST VIGO COUNTY AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD 
  COUNTY, IL. LOW COUNTY ROADS IN THESE AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  OLD 
  DARWIN ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR DARWIN, IL, AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD
  COUNTY.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-290231-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0209.000000T0000Z-100101T1400Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.091231T0600Z.100101T0200Z.NO/
932 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* AT  8:00 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.3 FEET BY 
  THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY 
  BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* AT 18.0 FEET...SEEP WATER OCCURS BEHIND LEVEES ON INDIANA SIDE.  
  HUTSON CREEK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW FROM BACKWATER.  OLD DARWIN ROAD 
  AND A FEW RURAL ROADS IN EASTERN CLARK AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES IN 
  ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODS.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-290231-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0210.000000T0000Z-100101T1500Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T1730Z.091231T0000Z.100101T0300Z.NO/
932 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* AT  9:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.7 FEET BY 
  EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  THURSDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* 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.  WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 281625
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1125 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN
WESTERN INDIANA AND EAST ILLINOIS...

  WABASH RIVER...

.HIGH RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE WABASH RIVER FOR MUCH OF
THE WEEK.  RIVER LEVELS WERE AT OR NEAR CREST LATE MONDAY MORNING. 
LOWLAND FLOODING WILL END BY FRIDAY.

FLOODING AFFECTED A FEW LOCAL RIVER ROADS...FALLOW AGRICULTURAL LAND
AND RIVER PARKS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

INC045-121-157-165-171-291000-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0221.000000T0000Z-091229T1000Z/
/LAFI3.1.ER.091227T0624Z.091227T2200Z.091228T2200Z.NO/
1125 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT LAFAYETTE.
* AT  9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  LATE THIS AFTERNOON.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS IN WESTERN 
  PART OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY.

$$

INC045-121-165-171-291624-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0222.000000T0000Z-091229T2000Z/
/CVGI3.1.ER.091228T0210Z.091228T1800Z.091229T0800Z.NO/
1125 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET BY THIS
  AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY TOMORROW.
* AT 16.0 FEET...LOW AGRICULTURAL LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  BACKYARD 
  FLOODING OF COTTAGES ON RIGHT BANK STARTS A SHORT DISTANCE UPSTREAM
  OF GAGE.  CRITICAL STAGE OF YOUNG-NEAL LEVEE IS REACHED.

$$

INC121-165-167-291624-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0207.000000T0000Z-091231T0200Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.091226T1145Z.091228T1300Z.091230T1400Z.NO/
1125 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* AT  8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...MONTEZUMA AGRICULTURAL LEVEE IS OVERTOPPED. 
FOURTEEN
  HUNDRED ACRES OF LOW BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD.  LOWEST BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD.

$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-291624-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0208.000000T0000Z-091231T1400Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.091227T1606Z.091229T1800Z.091231T0200Z.NO/
1125 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* AT  9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY 
  TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY 
  BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* AT 14.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ALONG WEST BANK ACROSS 
  FROM WATER WORKS, SOUTHWEST VIGO COUNTY AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD 
  COUNTY, IL. LOW COUNTY ROADS IN THESE AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  OLD 
  DARWIN ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR DARWIN, IL, AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD
  COUNTY.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-291624-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0209.000000T0000Z-100101T1400Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.091231T0000Z.100101T0200Z.NO/
1125 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* AT  8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.3 FEET BY 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  THURSDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* AT 18.0 FEET...SEEP WATER OCCURS BEHIND LEVEES ON INDIANA SIDE.  
  HUTSON CREEK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW FROM BACKWATER.  OLD DARWIN ROAD 
  AND A FEW RURAL ROADS IN EASTERN CLARK AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES IN 
  ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODS.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-291624-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0210.000000T0000Z-100101T1500Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T1730Z.091231T0000Z.100101T0300Z.NO/
1125 AM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* AT  9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.7 FEET BY 
  THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY 
  BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* 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.  WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 290256
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
956 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  WABASH RIVER...

.HIGH RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE WABASH RIVER FOR MUCH OF
THE WEEK. RIVER LEVELS WERE AT OR NEAR CREST LATE MONDAY MORNING. 
LOWLAND FLOODING WILL END BY FRIDAY.

AT LAFAYETTE THE WATER LEVEL FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY MONDAY
AFTERNOON. THE RIVER LEVEL AT LAFAYETTE WILL CONTINUE A STEADY
FALL INTO THE NEW YEAR.

THE CURRENT FLOODING IS AFFECTING A FEW LOCAL RIVER ROADS...FALLOW
AGRICULTURAL LAND...AND RIVER PARKS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...MOTORISTS SHOULD NEVER DRIVE INTO FLOOD WATER. TURN 
AROUND AND GO ANOTHER WAY. ALWAYS 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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

INC045-121-157-165-171-290326-
/O.CAN.KIND.FL.W.0221.000000T0000Z-091229T1000Z/
/LAFI3.1.ER.091227T0624Z.091227T2200Z.091228T1917Z.NO/
956 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT LAFAYETTE.
* AT  9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. 
* FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT  2:17 PM MONDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 8.7 FEET BY WEDNESDAY
  MORNING.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS IN WESTERN 
  PART OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY.

$$

INC045-121-165-171-291540-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0222.000000T0000Z-091229T1540Z/
/CVGI3.1.ER.091228T0210Z.091228T1600Z.091229T0340Z.NO/
956 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT COVINGTON.
* AT  6:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BEFORE
  SUNRISE TUESDAY.
* AT 16.0 FEET...LOW AGRICULTURAL LANDS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  BACKYARD 
  FLOODING OF COTTAGES ON RIGHT BANK STARTS A SHORT DISTANCE UPSTREAM
  OF GAGE.  CRITICAL STAGE OF YOUNG-NEAL LEVEE IS REACHED.

$$

INC121-165-167-300255-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0207.000000T0000Z-091231T0000Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.091226T1145Z.091228T1300Z.091230T1200Z.NO/
956 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* AT  8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...MONTEZUMA AGRICULTURAL LEVEE IS OVERTOPPED. 
FOURTEEN
  HUNDRED ACRES OF LOW BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD.  LOWEST BOTTOMLANDS FLOOD.

$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-300255-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0208.000000T0000Z-091231T1300Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.091227T1606Z.091229T1800Z.091231T0100Z.NO/
956 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* AT  9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.9 FEET BY 
  TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 14.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ALONG WEST BANK ACROSS 
  FROM WATER WORKS, SOUTHWEST VIGO COUNTY AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD 
  COUNTY, IL. LOW COUNTY ROADS IN THESE AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  OLD 
  DARWIN ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR DARWIN, IL, AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD
  COUNTY.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-300255-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0209.000000T0000Z-100101T1500Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.091230T1200Z.100101T0300Z.NO/
956 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* AT  8:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.2 FEET BY 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  THURSDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* AT 18.0 FEET...SEEP WATER OCCURS BEHIND LEVEES ON INDIANA SIDE.  
  HUTSON CREEK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW FROM BACKWATER.  OLD DARWIN ROAD 
  AND A FEW RURAL ROADS IN EASTERN CLARK AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES IN 
  ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODS.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-300255-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0210.000000T0000Z-100101T1500Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T1730Z.091231T0000Z.100101T0300Z.NO/
956 PM EST MON DEC 28 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* AT  9:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  THURSDAY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
* 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.  WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 291616
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1116 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  WABASH RIVER...

.HIGH RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE WABASH RIVER FOR MUCH OF
THE WEEK. RIVER LEVELS WERE AT OR NEAR CREST TUESDAY MORNING. 
LOWLAND FLOODING WILL END BY FRIDAY.

THE CURRENT FLOODING IS AFFECTING A FEW LOCAL RIVER ROADS...FALLOW
AGRICULTURAL LAND...AND RIVER PARKS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

INC121-165-167-301616-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0207.000000T0000Z-091230T2000Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.091226T1145Z.091228T1300Z.091230T0800Z.NO/
1116 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT MONTEZUMA.
* AT  8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  EARLY TOMORROW.
* AT 14.0 FEET...SEVERAL HUNDRED ACRES OF BOTTOMLANDS ALONG THE RIGHT 
  BANK FROM THE MOUTH OF SUGAR CREEK TO NORTHERN EDGE OF MONTEZUMA 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-301615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0208.000000T0000Z-091231T0800Z/
/HUFI3.1.ER.091227T1606Z.091228T2200Z.091230T2000Z.NO/
1116 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE.
* AT  9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.6 FEET BY THIS
  EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* AT 14.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS ALONG WEST BANK ACROSS 
  FROM WATER WORKS, SOUTHWEST VIGO COUNTY AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD 
  COUNTY, IL. LOW COUNTY ROADS IN THESE AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  OLD 
  DARWIN ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR DARWIN, IL, AND NORTHEAST CRAWFORD
  COUNTY.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-301615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0209.000000T0000Z-100101T1000Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.091229T1300Z.091231T2200Z.NO/
1116 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* AT  8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...SEEP WATER OCCURS BEHIND LEVEES ON INDIANA SIDE.  
  HUTSON CREEK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW FROM BACKWATER.  OLD DARWIN ROAD 
  AND A FEW RURAL ROADS IN EASTERN CLARK AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES IN 
  ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODS.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-301615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0210.000000T0000Z-100101T1100Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T1730Z.091230T0600Z.091231T2300Z.NO/
1116 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* AT  9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.0 FEET BY 
  TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY 
  EVENING.
* 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.  WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 301409
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
909 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  WABASH RIVER...

.HIGH RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE WABASH RIVER FOR MUCH OF
THE WEEK. RIVER LEVELS WERE AT OR NEAR CREST WEDNESDAY MORNING. 
LOWLAND FLOODING WILL END BY FRIDAY.

THE CURRENT FLOODING IS AFFECTING A FEW LOCAL RIVER ROADS...FALLOW
AGRICULTURAL LAND...AND RIVER PARKS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...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.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-311409-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0209.000000T0000Z-100101T0500Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.091229T1300Z.091231T1700Z.NO/
909 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* AT  8:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...SEEP WATER OCCURS BEHIND LEVEES ON INDIANA SIDE.  
  HUTSON CREEK BEGINS TO OVERFLOW FROM BACKWATER.  OLD DARWIN ROAD 
  AND A FEW RURAL ROADS IN EASTERN CLARK AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES IN 
  ILLINOIS ARE IMPASSABLE.  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODS.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-311408-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0210.000000T0000Z-100101T0800Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T1730Z.091230T1000Z.091231T2000Z.NO/
909 AM EST WED DEC 30 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* AT  5:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* 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.  WATER LEVEL IS AT THE TOP OF MOST MAKESHIFT LEVEES.

$$
000 
WGUS83 KIND 311342
FLSIND
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
842 AM EST THU DEC 31 2009

...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN
EASTERN ILLINOIS AND WESTERN INDIANA...

  WABASH RIVER...

.FLOODING WILL END ALONG THE WABASH RIVER BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. 
THE ARCTIC AIR REMAINING OVER ILLINOIS AND INDIANA THROUGH THE NEW
YEARS HOLIDAY WEEKEND WILL ALLOW THE RIVER TO RETURN TO NORMAL
LEVELS BY JANUARY 6.

LOWLAND FLOODING IS AFFECTING A FEW LOCAL RIVER ROADS...FALLOW
AGRICULTURAL LAND...AND RIVER PARKS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...MOTORISTS SHOULD NEVER DRIVE INTO FLOOD WATER. TURN 
AROUND AND GO ANOTHER WAY. BE ALERT TO FLOOD DEBRIS AND ICE ON
PREVIOUSLY FLOODED ROADS.  KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM FLOODED AREAS.  

FOR DETAILED FLOOD INFORMATION GO TO WEATHER.GOV/IND ON THE WEB.  
FROM THE BLUE MENU BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE...CLICK ON RIVERS
AND LAKES.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-010442-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0209.000000T0000Z-100101T0442Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.091229T1300Z.091231T1642Z.NO/
842 AM EST THU DEC 31 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT HUTSONVILLE.
* AT  4:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  LATE THIS MORNING.
* AT 16.0 FEET...OLD DARWIN ROAD AND A FEW LOW RURAL ROADS BETWEEN 
  YORK AND HUTSONVILLE, ILLINOIS BEGIN TO FLOOD.  AGRICULTURAL 
  FLOODING BEGINS ALONG PORTIONS OF THE RIVER.

$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-010800-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0210.000000T0000Z-100101T0800Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.091227T1730Z.091230T1000Z.091231T2000Z.NO/
842 AM EST THU DEC 31 2009

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER AT RIVERTON.
* AT  5:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  LATE THIS AFTERNOON.
* 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.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Indianapolis, IN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Dec 23, 9:35 PM EST, 1 hour 42 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 23, 9:35 PM EST, 1 hour 42 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
935 PM EST WED DEC 23 2009

.SHORT TERM UPDATE...

TEMPERATURES THIS EVENING RANGE FROM 30 DEGREES AT MUNCIE TO NEAR 50
DEGREES DOWN AROUND KNOX COUNTY.  GIVEN THAT WINDS ARE STILL ESELY
ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA...SEE NO REASON TO ADJUST TEMPERATURES FOR
TONIGHT.  MUCH OF THE AREA IS STILL UNDER CONTROL OF HIGH PRESSURE
OVER SERN ONTARIO WHICH IS GIVING US RECYCLED COLD AIR FROM CANADA.

ALSO...WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE 30S AND 40S...SURFACE DEW POINTS
RANGE FROM THE MID 20S IN THE NERN PART OF THE FORECAST AREA TO LOW
40S SOUTHWEST.  LATEST BUFKIT DATA FROM THE RUC SHOWS KIND WET-BULB
ZERO NEAR 32...SO THAT IS ANOTHER REASON TO LEAVE FORECAST
TEMPERATURES WELL ENOUGH ALONE TONIGHT.

STORM SYSTEM IN THE SOUTHERN PLAINS STILL ORGANIZING AT THIS TIME
WITH ONE LOW OVER THE RED RIVER BETWEEN OKC AND DFW..AND ANOTHER IN
THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.  THESE LOW SHOULD MEET UP TOMORROW
OVER CENTRAL TX THEN MOVE NNEWD BRINGING MUCH WARMER AIR TO OUR AREA
AND A BETTER CHANCE FOR RAIN.

.AVIATION DISCUSSION...FOR THE 00Z TAFS
THE MAIN WEATHER PROBLEM FOR AVIATION WILL BE WINDS ON THURSDAY. A
VERY STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE INTO IOWA AT 18Z THURSDAY.
THROUGH MOST OF THE TAF PERIOD DRIER AIR IN LOWER LEVELS WILL
CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE AREA FROM THE EAST. THIS WILL KEEP
CONDITIONS VFR. THERE WILL BE SOME LIGHT SHOWERS BUT THESE WILL ONLY
HAVE MINOR EFFECTS ON VISIBILITIES. A WARM FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH
INDIANA ON THURSDAY. AFTER 12Z WIND DIRECTION WILL CHANGE FROM 100
DEGREES AT 15 KTS AT THE SURFACE TO 150 DEGREES AT 35 TO 40 KTS AT 2
THOUSAND FEET. AS THE PRESSURE GRADIENT INCREASES WINDS WILL GUST UP
TO 35 KTS IN THE AFTERNOON. FOR THE EXTENDED PORTION OF THE IND TAF
MOIST AIR WILL BEGIN TO WRAP AROUND THE LOW INTO INDIANA. CONDITIONS
WILL DECREASE TO MVFR LEVELS IN RAIN CHRISTMAS EVE. SURFACE
TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN ABOVE FREEZING SO ICYING SHOULD NOT BE A
PROBLEM.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

FORECAST FOCUS IS ON POPS/PRECIPITATION TYPE EARLY IN THE FORECAST
THEN ON WINDS.

AT 18Z SURFACE LOW PRESSURE WAS ACROSS EASTERN KANSAS WITH A WARM
FRONT EXTENDING EAST INTO SOUTHERN KENTUCKY. ACROSS THE FORECAST
AREA...FREEZING RAIN WAS EXITING THE NORTHEASTERN PART OF THE AREA
/WHERE TEMPERATURES REMAINED JUST BELOW FREEZING/. RAIN WAS ACROSS
NORTHWESTERN AREAS.

MODELS IN FAIR AGREEMENT THIS RUN. NAM APPEARS TOO COLD WITH SURFACE
TEMPERATURES /COMPARED TO WHAT IS GOING ON NOW/...SO WENT CLOSER TO
GFS THERE. FOR THE MOST PART THOUGH WENT WITH A MODEL BLEND.

CURRENT RAIN ACROSS THE AREA SHOULD MOVE OUT BY TONIGHT...BUT
CONTINUED ISENTROPIC LIFT WILL KEEP THE THREAT AROUND ALL NIGHT
LONG. CURRENT RADAR SHOWS RAIN MOVING NORTHEAST OUT OF SOUTHERN
MISSOURI...AND THIS LOOKS TO REACH THE FAR WESTERN AREA.
MEANWHILE...A DRY EASTERLY SURFACE FLOW WILL TRY TO EAT AWAY AT RAIN
THAT MOVES EAST. PUTTING THIS ALL TOGETHER LEADS TO A POPS GRADIENT
OF LOW CHANCE POPS IN THE EASTERN AREA TO LIKELY OR HIGHER POPS
ACROSS THE FAR WESTERN FORECAST AREA. TEMPERATURES SHOULD COOL
ENOUGH ACROSS THE NORTHEASTERN AREAS TO KEEP CHANCES OF FREEZING
RAIN AROUND THERE. COVERAGE OF PRECIPITATION SHOULD BE LOW ENOUGH TO
NOT CAUSE ANY SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS. WITH THE NAM LOOKING TOO
COLD...WENT CLOSER TO THE WARMER MAV NUMBERS.

AS THE SYSTEM GETS CLOSER TO THE AREA ON THURSDAY FORCING WILL
INCREASE DURING THE DAY AS CAN BE SEEN IN THE ISENTROPIC AND
Q-VECTOR CONVERGENCE FORECASTS. THIS FORCING COMBINED WITH THE
MOISTURE FLOWING INTO THE AREA FROM THE SOUTH WILL LEAD TO LIKELY OR
HIGHER POPS BY AFTERNOON ALL AREAS. TEMPERATURES WILL BE COLD ENOUGH
AT THE START OF THE DAY FOR A CONTINUED THREAT OF SOME LIGHT
FREEZING RAIN ACROSS NORTHEASTERN SECTIONS OF THE AREA...BUT THIS
ALSO OCCURS AT THE TIME OF THE LOWER CHANCES FOR PRECIPITATION. THUS
NOT EXPECTING ANY SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS AT THE MOMENT. BY MID TO LATE
MORNING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE WARM ENOUGH FOR RAIN.
MET CONTINUES TO LOOK TOO COOL MANY PLACES. AFTER COLLABORATION
ENDED UP WITH TEMPERATURES IN BETWEEN MAV AND MET FOR HIGHS.

THURSDAY NIGHT A 70KT 850 JET MOVES INTO THE AREA. FORCING AND
PLENTIFUL MOISTURE WILL LEAD TO CATEGORICAL POPS ALL AREAS. QPF
AMOUNTS COULD BE AROUND 1 INCH WHICH MAY LEAD TO SOME FLOODING
ISSUES. WILL CONTINUE TO MENTION IN HWO. SHOULD GET BREEZY THURSDAY
NIGHT WITH SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT TIGHTENING AND STRONG WINDS NOT
TOO FAR ABOVE THE SURFACE. QUESTION IS HOW WILL THE INVERSION WILL
PROTECT THE SURFACE FROM THE WINDS. AT THE MOMENT BELIEVE THAT THE
INVERSION SHOULD BE STRONG ENOUGH TO KEEP ANY GUSTS BELOW ADVISORY
CRITERIA...AND GRADIENT WINDS SHOULD AVERAGE JUST BELOW. WILL KEEP
AN EYE ON...ESPECIALLY ACROSS SOUTHERN AREAS WHERE MORE MIXING MAY
OCCUR.

DRY SLOT MOVES IN ON CHRISTMAS AND SHOULD CUT OFF BULK OF
PRECIPITATION AS COLDER AIR MOVES IN. WILL KEEP LOW POPS AND RAIN TO
SNOW AS IN PREVIOUS FORECASTS.

&&

.IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...NONE.

&&

PUBLIC...CS
AVIATION...HAINES
SHORT TERM...MCCARTHY
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 23, 3:43 PM EST, 7 hours 34 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
343 PM EST WED DEC 23 2009

INZ028-029-035-036-043>046-051>055-060>064-067>072-242045-
WARREN-TIPPECANOE-FOUNTAIN-MONTGOMERY-VERMILLION-PARKE-PUTNAM-
HENDRICKS-VIGO-CLAY-OWEN-MORGAN-JOHNSON-SULLIVAN-GREENE-MONROE-
BROWN-BARTHOLOMEW-KNOX-DAVIESS-MARTIN-LAWRENCE-JACKSON-JENNINGS-
343 PM EST WED DEC 23 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL INDIANA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

WIDESPREAD RAINFALL OF AROUND AN INCH APPEARS LIKELY THURSDAY
INTO EARLY FRIDAY. THIS COULD CAUSE FLOODING.

STRONG WINDS WILL BE POSSIBLE THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...WITH
GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. THIS MAY BLOW AROUND UNSECURED OBJECTS...LIKE
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

THERE WILL BE A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS FROM CHRISTMAS THROUGH
EARLY NEXT WEEK. NO SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED AT THIS
TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED.

&&

MORE INFORMATION...ALONG WITH OTHER WEATHER...HYDROLOGICAL AND
CLIMATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND...AT HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/IND (ALL
LOWERCASE)

INZ021-030-031-037>042-047>049-056-057-065-242045-
CARROLL-CLINTON-HOWARD-BOONE-TIPTON-HAMILTON-MADISON-DELAWARE-
RANDOLPH-MARION-HANCOCK-HENRY-SHELBY-RUSH-DECATUR-
343 PM EST WED DEC 23 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL INDIANA
NORTHEAST OF A DELPHI TO INDIANAPOLIS TO GREENSBURG LINE.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

LIGHT FREEZING RAIN WILL BE POSSIBLE NORTHEAST OF A DELPHI TO
INDIANAPOLIS TO GREENSBURG LINE TONIGHT. ICE ACCUMULATIONS...IF
ANY...WILL BE LIGHT. UNTREATED ROADS MAY BECOME SLICK.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

FREEZING RAIN WILL BE POSSIBLE THURSDAY MORNING...BEFORE CHANGING
OVER TO ALL RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON. ANY ICE ACCUMULATION WILL BE
LIGHT. UNTREATED ROADS MAY BE SLICK.

WIDESPREAD RAINFALL OF AROUND AN INCH APPEARS LIKELY THURSDAY
INTO EARLY FRIDAY. THIS COULD CAUSE FLOODING.

STRONG WINDS WILL BE POSSIBLE THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...WITH
GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. THIS MAY BLOW AROUND UNSECURED OBJECTS...LIKE
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

THERE WILL BE A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS FROM CHRISTMAS THROUGH
EARLY NEXT WEEK. NO SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED AT THIS
TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT ANY ICING ON ROADWAYS OR OBJECTS.

&&

MORE INFORMATION...ALONG WITH OTHER WEATHER...HYDROLOGICAL AND
CLIMATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND...AT HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/IND (ALL
LOWERCASE)

The office that day

Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 11:17 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDParke, Vermillion, Vigo6 days
Dec 23, 11:17 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDSullivan, Vigo6 days
Dec 23, 11:17 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDKnox, Sullivan8 days
Dec 24, 5:48 AM ESTFreezing Rain AdvisoryINDCarroll, Clinton, Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry and 5 more10 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDJackson, Lawrence, Washington26 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDDaviess, Greene, Knox26 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDDaviess, Greene, Knox26 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDDaviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike26 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDDaviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike26 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDFountain, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren26 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDFountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren26 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDParke, Vermillion, Vigo26 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDKnox26 hr
Dec 24, 9:45 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDGibson, Knox, Posey26 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.