Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 11:48AM EDT until July 2 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 8:48am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour.
White River at Hazleton.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...
White River at Petersburg.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
Wabash River at Vincennes.
.Widespread rainfall amounts of two to three inches over southern
Indiana through midday Saturday is expected to prolong minor
flooding or bring an additional crest on the lower White, lower
Wabash, and at Seymour on the East Fork White. Minor flooding could
continue into early next week on portions of the lower White and
lower Wabash.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect residents of
East Mt. Carmel, Indiana. Fifth Street that parallels river
closes. Twin restaurant along the river also closes. Several
local river roads flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 20.1
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.6
feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1115 PM
EDT /1015 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: