Illinois, Indiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 08/27/2026 18:38

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:38PM CDT until August 30 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 27, 2026 - 6:38pm
Expires: 
August 28, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Mount Carmel Wabash River at Riverton ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Vincennes Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site .Minor flooding also continues on the Wabash River from Hutsonville down to Mount Carmel with the crest approaching Mount Carmel. Flooding should come to an end on the Wabash during the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Extensive flooding is in progress. Higher rural roads begin to flood. High water isolates many river cabins. Seep water becomes a problem. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT /9:00 PM EDT/ Thursday the stage was 19.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT /9:00 PM EDT/ Thursday was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 5.2 feet Sunday, September 06. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1000 AM CDT /1100 AM EDT/.
Area Description: 
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov