River flooding will continue through next week

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Rivers flood warnings are in effect in the area..

The Wabash at Vincennes is nearing 18 feet and will rise to 23.3 by Monday.  Flood stage is 16 feet.  The river is more than a mile wide at the Red Skelton Bridge.

The Embarras River at Lawrenceville is around 37 feet which is 7 feet above flood stage.  It’s forecast to reach 41.5 feet by Friday before starting to fall.

The  White at Edwardsport is currently at 18.5 feet, which is 3.5 feet above flood stage.  It’s expected to reach 21.4 feet over the weekend.

At Petersburg the White is at 19.75 feet and will continue to rise to over 23 feet by next Tuesday.  Flood stage at Petersburg is 16 feet.