Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 3 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 7:15pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Covington, Montezuma, Terre Haute, and Riverton.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Indiana...
Wabash River at Lafayette and Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
.Multiple rounds of rainfall have brought lowland flooding to the
Wabash River basin. The Wabash is expected to crest at Lafayette on
Sunday, but the crest is not expected to reach the lower Wabash
until the weekend of April 11th. Forecast precipitation through 8 AM
Monday morning is expected to be between 0.50 and 0.70 in the
vicinity of the Wabash River.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Extensive flooding is in progress. Higher
rural roads begin to flood. High water isolates many river
cabins. Seep water becomes a problem.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Friday /8:00 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 13.6
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.5 feet
Friday, April 10.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Saturday afternoon by around 300
PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: