Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 15 at 6:52AM EDT until June 17 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 3:52am
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
Wabash River at Montezuma, Riverton, and at Hutsonville Legacy
Power Plant Site.
.Minor flooding continues along the Wabash River with the crest
currently near Riverton. River levels are expected to slowly fall
over the next few days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater. A few
rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up
Minnow Slough. High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in
Palestine. A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in
Sullivan County may flood. Water level is at the top of most
makeshift levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM EDT Monday /5:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 16.5
feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 AM EDT Monday /5:00 AM CDT Monday/ was 16.5
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 430 PM
EDT /330 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: