Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1115 PM EDT /1015 PM CDT/.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River near Petersburg and Hazleton. Wabash River from Lafayette to Mount Carmel, except for Clinton. .Minor flooding continues along a large majority of the Wabash River from Lafayette downstream to Mount Carmel, along with the extreme southern portions of the White River near and downstream of Petersburg. Aside from a brief rise this morning at Lafayette, river levels will be steady or slowing falling over the next several days, thanks in part to a fairly dry forecast. Flooding will last as long as another 4 to 5 days along portions of the lower Wabash, and another 2-3 days along the lower White. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Covington. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Saturday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon to 12.8 feet early Friday morning. It will then rise to 13.1 feet Saturday, April 27. It will fall to 11.2 feet Tuesday, April 30 then rise again. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood