Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 11:36AM EDT until May 29 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 8:36am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to start the week will bring
minor lowland river flooding to Mount Carmel on the Wabash River as
water routes downstream from the White River. More rounds of
rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the
flooding last longer and bring a higher crest.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Friday, May 29.
* 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 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
18.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 20.4 feet early Monday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage Friday, May 29.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
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 245 AM
EDT /145 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
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