Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 12:02PM EDT until June 26 at 10:24PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 9:02am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at Vincennes.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
.Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along
portions of the Wabash River at Vincennes, Riverton, Hutsonville,
and Mount Carmel. Points are expected to crest midweek and begin to
fall below flood stage by the weekend.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Friday evening.
* 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 Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was
18.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 19.8 feet early Thursday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late Friday 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 315 AM
EDT /215 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: