Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:09PM EDT until April 14 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 9:09am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois
and Indiana...
Wabash River at Hutsonville and Riverton.
.The last of lowland flooding continues along a short portion of the
Wabash River in western Indiana, affecting the Hutsonville and
Riverton areas. Flooding is expected to end there on Monday. The
crest as of early Sunday afternoon was just downstream of Mount
Carmel.
The river level is expected to continue falling through at least
Monday night. Rain later in the week may bring new rises to central
and southern Indiana waterways.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* 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 12:00 PM EDT Sunday /11:00 AM CDT Sunday/ the stage was
17.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM EDT Sunday /11:00 AM CDT Sunday/ was 17.9
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon 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