Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 11:31AM EDT until May 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 8:31am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
Wabash River at Riverton, and Mount Carmel.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...
White River at Edwardsport, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg, and
Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
.Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches across southern and central
portions of Indiana has prolonged flooding along the lower White and
Wabash rivers. Some of these points may experience a second crest
early next week before falling back below flood stage.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater. A few
rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up
Minnow Slough. High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in
Palestine. A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in
Sullivan County may flood. Water level is at the top of most
makeshift levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage
was 15.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ was
15.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 245 AM
EDT /145 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov