Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 12 at 10:58PM EDT until March 20 at 10:24PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana...
Illinois...
White River at Newberry, Edwardsport, Mount Carmel, Hazleton, and
Petersburg.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Indiana...
White River at Elliston.
.Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River from
Elliston downstream. Secondary crests are now occurring. Flooding
is expected to last as late as the weekend of March 21.
The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday
afternoon and night.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* WHEN...Until Friday, March 20.
* IMPACTS...At 23.9 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress. In
Wabash County Illinois, South Division Street and 1.5 miles of CR
1280 E remain flooded. High water blocks access to cabins along
South Division Street and some nearby oil fields.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM EDT Thursday /8:45 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was
23.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM EDT Thursday /8:45 PM CDT Thursday/ was
23.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.7
feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Friday, March 20.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 300
PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov