Weather Alerts For Mount Carmel, IL

Flood Statement National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 1145 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... White River at Edwardsport. White River at Newberry. White River at Elliston. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. .Minor to moderate flooding continue on the White River and minor flooding continues on the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel due to heavy rainfall last week. Additional rainfall of one to two inches Tuesday through Wednesday is expected to bring additional rises on the White and lengthen the amount of time in flood for the lower White. Additional flooding is possible on the lower Wabash as well, depending on the exact location of the rainfall. The crest on the White is near Edwardsport Monday morning and expected to reach Hazleton sometime Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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/. && 1145 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026 /1045 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026/ ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress. Some mobile homes must be moved if water rises higher. Installation of flood gate A at Mount Carmel is necessary. Access to local camp sites are blocked, but minimal impact to commercial activities because of gate closure. In Wabash County Illinois, CR 1280 E and South Division Street are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Monday /9:45 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 19.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Monday /9:45 AM CDT Monday/ was 19.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&

Pollen Index: 8.3 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Cedar/Juniper and Maple Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Monday will be rising in the high range. This higher level is caused in part by rising temperatures. This heavy increase in pollen concentration could very well cause problems for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.