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Weather Alert

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

Wabash River at Montezuma.

.Rainfall of one inch or more earlier this week has brought the
Wabash River at Montezuma back into minor flood which is expected to
persist into tonight. Crests are likely to be less than one foot
above flood stage, well below levels experienced earlier this month.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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 late tonight by around 115 AM
EDT.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow 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 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EDT Friday was 14.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Bridge replacement west of Marshall will require closure of U.S. 40

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Marshall, Ill. US 40 Work

CLARK COUNTY, Ind. – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a bridge replacement project will require U.S. 40 to close near Marshall, Illinois.

The project will replace the bridge over East Mill Creek 2 miles west of Marshall. The work is slated to begin Monday, April 3. The replacement will provide motorists with a more safe and smoother driving surface. The new bridge will also include 6-foot shoulders.

A state route detour utilizing Interstate 70 will be posted. The work is expected to be complete by Aug. 31.Only local traffic will be permitted on U.S. 40 between Cumberland Street, east of Martinsville, and East National Road, west of Marshall, during the bridge replacement.

IDOT encourages drivers to follow the posted detour and should allow for extra travel time. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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