Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 10:44PM EDT until April 11 at 5:36AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 7:44pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Indiana...
Wabash River at Lafayette.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana...
Illinois...
Wabash River at Covington, Montezuma, Terre Haute, Hutsonville
Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton.
.Lowland flooding will continue along the Wabash River in western
Indiana this week. As of late Thursday evening the crest was
between Hutsonville and Riverton. Flooding is expected to end at
Lafayette and Covington by late Friday afternoon. Flooding
downstream is currently predicted to end by Monday, but rainfall
starting Sunday night could bring additional rises to area rivers
next week.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Covington.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Some low agricultural fields flood.
Backyard flood of cottages a short distance north of U.S. Highway
136. High water blocks land access to at least one residence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM EDT Thursday was 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 545
PM EDT /445 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: