Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 200 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following river and locations in Indiana... Wabash River at Lafayette, Montezuma, and Covington. .Minor flooding continues on the Wabash River at Lafayette, and it will begin at Montezuma and Covington late this evening. The river crested less than one foot above flood stage at Lafayette late this morning, and the level will drop below flood stage overnight tonight. Crests at Montezuma and Covington will occur Friday. New flood warnings may be needed Friday for Hutsonville and Riverton in anticipation of possible flooding of about one foot or less that could start Friday night or Saturday morning and last as late as Monday. Upcoming rainfall Friday into Saturday is expected to have negligible effect on area waterways. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Covington. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * 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 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood