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. 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 415 AM EDT /315 AM CDT/.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Elliston. White River at Edwardsport. White River at Newberry. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Lafayette. Eel River at Bowling Green. .Rainfall amounts of 2.5 to 3 plus inches across central Indiana has led to rises on area waterways and flooding is expected to continue to develop overnight into Friday morning and persist over the weekend into next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Nuisance flooding of a couple of low agricultural fields begins in far western part of Tippecanoe County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 11.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood