Illinois, Indiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 08/28/2026 07:43

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued August 28 at 9:43AM CDT until August 30 at 4:36AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 28, 2026 - 7:43am
Expires: 
August 28, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River from Hutsonville to Vincennes. .Minor flooding continues on the Wabash River from Hutsonville down to Vincennes. The river has crest. 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 Vincennes. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Agricultural lands and some oil fields flood. Several township roads about 1.25 miles south of St. Francesville and River Road between Billett Road and Lincoln Memorial Bridge in Lawrence County are flooded. Extensive flooding of Kimmell Park at Vincennes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT /9:45 AM EDT/ Friday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT /9:45 AM EDT/ Friday was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 4.6 feet Monday, September 07. - Flood stage is 16.0 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 or is imminent. 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 this evening at 945 PM CDT /1045 PM EDT/.
Area Description: 
Lawrence, IL; Wabash, IL; Knox, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov