Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:20AM EDT until June 21 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Lafayette.
.Rainfall today and tonight is expected to bring minor lowland
flooding to portions of the Wabash and East Fork White Rivers.
People with interests along local rivers should continue to monitor
forecasts and warnings as additional flood warnings may be needed
depending on the severity, location and timing of heavy rainfall.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, Lowland flooding develops. High water
approaches river cabins near Davis Prairie Road. Water covers
some spots on low county roads. The lower end of Tapawingo Park in
West Lafayette begins to flood, along with the Heritage Trail.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening to a crest of 14.7 feet Friday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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 Thursday morning by around 1130
AM EDT.
Area Description:
Fountain, IN; Parke, IN; Tippecanoe, IN; Vermillion, IN; Warren, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
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