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Area Rivers Headed Beyond Their Banks in the Coming Days

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

With rain in the forecast, area rivers are headed back outside their banks. The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings throughout the region with moderate flooding expected. The Little Wabash at Carmi is currently forecast to reach 34 feet by 7pm next Wednesday,...

Rivers on the Rise Throughout Region

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Rivers are swelling beyond their banks throughout the region. This morning, the Little Wabash at Main Street in Carmi registered just under 28 feet. Flood stage is 27 feet. The river is currently forecasted to reach 30.3 feet around midnight heading into Friday (March...

Minor to Moderate Flooding Expected in Regional Rivers Over Next Week

Thursday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Rivers in the region are forecast to swell beyond their banks in the coming days. As of now, some minor to moderate flooding is expected though that could be revised. As of Thursday afternoon, the Little Wabash River at Carmi sat at 19.1 feet,...

Stinking Rivers Offensive

Thursday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Stinking RiversLocal residents having been “holding their noses” around the area rivers, as the flooded waterways have caused a stench that is hard not to notice.Unless one’s “smeller” is not working properly, it’s hard to miss the odors coming from the Little Wabash and...

Flood warnings continue for area rivers

Tuesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Flood Warning continues forthe Little Wabash River at Carmi* until further notice.* At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 31.7 feet.* Flood Stage is 27.0 feet.* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 33.5...

Illinois Strategy Showcases Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Nutrient Loads to Illinois Rivers and Streams

Thursday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

As part of the state’s on-going commitment to reduce nutrient losses, the directors of the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced today the release of the state’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report. This document, unveiled at the 2017 Farm...

Flood warnings continue for area rivers through Monday, May 22

Monday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Flood Warning continues for the Little Wabash River at Carmi.* until Monday May 22.* At 8 AM Monday the stage was 34.1 feet.* Flood Stage is 27.0 feet.* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.* Forecast...The river will fall to 33.6...

Flood warnings continue for local rivers through the week

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flood Warning for... Perry County in south central Illinois... White County in southeastern Illinois... Wayne County in south central Illinois... Wabash County in southeastern Illinois... Jefferson County in south central Illinois... Edwards County in southeastern...

Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail to hit the waters of The Ohio and Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will return to the Ohio and Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, May 20, 2017. This is the opportunity for catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the Cabela’s King Kat North...

Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail to hit the waters of Ohio & Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hit the waters of Ohio & Wabash Rivers at Mt. Vernon, Indiana May 21, 2016. This is the opportunity for local catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes...