Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 11:04AM EDT until May 6 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 8:04am
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
Wabash River at Riverton.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...
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.
* 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
Instruction:
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/.
Area Description:
Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: