Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 12:10PM EDT until April 13 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 9:10am
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana
and Illinois...
Wabash River from Montezuma to Riverton.
.Lowland flooding will continue along a part of the Wabash River in
western Indiana this weekend, and likely conclude by noon Monday.
The crest as of early Saturday afternoon is nearing Vincennes.
Flooding will likely end near Montezuma and Terre Haute by this
evening.
Rain chances Sunday night through the end of the week ahead could
bring additional rises to area rivers.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding is in
progress. High water surrounds many river cabins. Access to most
river cabins is by boat only. Levees begin to protect farmland.
Extensive flooding of Leaverton Park occurs in Palestine, Illinois.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage
was 17.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ was
18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1130 PM
EDT /1030 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov