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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
916 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Indiana...

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

.Rainfall amounts of one to two inches across central Indiana 
yesterday, combined with widespread rains of one to two inches 
earlier in the week, is bringing elevated river levels to the area.  
Minor lowland flooding is occurring on the Wabash River at 
Montezuma, which started late Saturday afternoon and is expected to 
last into Sunday night.  River levels should crest close to flood 
stage in the Hutsonville and Riverton area.  Flood warnings may be 
later needed for these locations.

Flooding is not expected for the foreseeable future for forecast 
locations along the White and East Fork rivers and their tributaries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 Sunday afternoon by around 1230 
PM EST.

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916 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM EST Saturday was 14.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage late tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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BH