Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 12:30PM EDT until May 7 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 9:30am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
.Heavy rainfall early this week totaling generally two to four
inches across western central Indiana has produced minor flooding
along much of the Wabash River. The crest on the Wabash is at
Montezuma and should reach Mount Carmel early next week.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to Thursday, May 07.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All
oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on
substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural
losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher
ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year
round.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday /9:45 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was
17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 20.2 feet Monday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1115 PM
EDT /1015 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