VWU Handling Flooding on Wabash River

Vincennes Water Utilities officials are confidently handling river flooding currently happening on the Wabash River. At this point, the Wabash is heading toward its currently expected crest six feet over flood stage, at 22 feet.
A system of pumps near the river is part of the City’s flood-fighting arsenal. However, Vincennes Water Utilities general manager Kirk Bouchie says the City’s pumps aren’t used that often…
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Another big part of the flood control plan is use of the Vincennes City Levee. The levee is now certified for protection of Vincennes’ citizens. However, Bouchie says with all that, the best flood-fighting weapon is the people heading the effort…
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Bouchie is also glad that this is the first time in a few years they have dealt with water this high on the Wabash River. The last couple of years have seen a bit of a lull in major flood-fighting issues.