Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 9 at 10:40AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 8:40am
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...
Wabash River at New Harmony.
.Due to recent heavy rainfall, the Wabash River will continue rising
to a crest of 18.5 feet next Monday afternoon, March 16.
For the Wabash River...including New Harmony...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Harmonie State Park is closed. Surrounding
bottomland is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5
feet Monday, March 16.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Posey, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov