Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 30 at 8:42PM CDT until August 31 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 6:42pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana...
Illinois...
Wabash River at Riverton
.Minor flooding continues on the Wabash River at Riverton. The river
has crested. Flooding is expected come to an end on the Wabash by
Monday morning.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* 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 8:00 PM CDT /9:00 PM EDT/ Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.7 feet
Wednesday, September 09.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 100 PM CDT /200
PM EDT/.
Area Description:
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov