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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and
locations in Indiana...Illinois...

White River from Edwardsport southward to Hazleton.

Wabash River from Lafayette southward to Mount Carmel.

.Main stems rivers in central and southern Indiana continue to work
at emptying last week's copious rainfall.  Flooding continues on the
Wabash River from Lafayette to Mount Carmel, and on the White River
south of Newberry.  Flooding ended at Elliston and Newberry on the
White River earlier today.  Flooding will last as long as mid week
next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 115
PM EDT /1215 PM CDT/.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water may approach a couple low county
roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday was 13.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5
feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Increase number of house fires to begin 2023

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LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — There has been an increased number of house fires in the Lafayette area recently. More structure fires have already taken place in 2023 than there were at this point last year.

When the temperature drops, the number of structure fires rises. House fires typically happen when an alternate heating source catches an object on fire and it spreads. Other times it can happen from the outside of the house through discarded cigarettes or open flames.

Despite high numbers of structure fires, Fire Inspector Todd Trent says there are things home owners can do.

"In the state of Indiana last year, we lost 59 adults and 12 children for a total of 71," said Trent. "Are we ever going to make those numbers disappear? Absolutely not, but we can still continue to improve those numbers by making sure you have working smoke detectors."

Trent also told News 18 that it's important to be up to date on fire safety knowledge. 

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