Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 12:08PM EDT until June 29 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 9:08am
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
Wabash River at Covington.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Vincennes.
.Minor river flooding continues on the Wabash River from Montezuma
down to Riverton, with the crest between Terre Haute and Riverton.
Additional heavy rainfall expected late today into tonight will lead
to rising river stages early next week...with minor flooding also
starting on the Wabash at Covington Tuesday evening and Vincennes
Monday evening.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...Until Monday, June 29.
* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, High water surrounds elevated river
cabins. County roads to these cabins are impassable.
Agricultural flooding is in progress. Seep water develops behind
levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Sunday /10:00 AM CDT Sunday/ the stage was
17.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM EDT Sunday /10:00 AM CDT Sunday/ was 17.3
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.4
feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Monday, June 29.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM
EDT /215 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: