Weather Alerts For Mount Carmel, IL

# HEADLINE -------------------- The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana, Illinois The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana, Illinois FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON # SUMMARY -------------------- Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the Wabash River at Mount Carmel, Riverton, and Hutsonville. Flooding will continue through tomorrow at Riverton and Hutsonville and through midweek at Mount Carmel. # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE Wabash River at Mount Carmel. WHEN Until early Wednesday afternoon. IMPACTS At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year round. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - At 9:45 AM EDT Sunday /8:45 AM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 20.4 feet. - RECENT ACTIVITY The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Sunday /8:45 AM CDT Sunday/ was 20.4 feet. - FORECAST - The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Indianapolis IN HEADER Flood Statement # 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. 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 late tonight by around 215 AM EDT /115 AM CDT/.

Pollen Index: 9.9 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Oak, Maple and Sycamore. Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Monday will be falling but will remain in the high range. This lower level is caused by rising humidity and expected precipitation in the morning which tends to wash pollen out of the air.