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Flood Statement

National Weather Service Paducah KY

1002 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 

Illinois...



  Little Wabash River at Carmi affecting Wayne, White and Gallatin 

  Counties.



.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 8 inches across the Little 

Wabash River basin over the past week will result in river levels 

rising to major flood level in Carmi by Wednesday with a crest 

around 36.1 feet on Friday.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 

dangers of flooding.



Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 

cars through flooded areas.



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.



Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.



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1002 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...



* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is 

  forecast.



* WHERE...Little Wabash River at Carmi.



* WHEN...Until further notice.



* IMPACTS...At 35.5 feet, Businesses just downstream of IL Route 14 

  and Route 1 in Carmi flood.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 33.3 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.1

    feet Friday morning.

  - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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LAT...LON 3826 8816 3825 8802 3804 8813 3793 8808

      3791 8812 3801 8828





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