Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 11:54AM EDT until March 20 at 4:24AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 8:54am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
White River at Petersburg.
White River at Edwardsport.
White River at Elliston.
White River at Hazleton.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
.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 next weekend or Monday, March 23 for
lower portions of the White River.
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 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
23.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 23.3
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov