Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 15 at 12:11PM EDT until August 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 9:11am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Covington.
.Heavy rainfall across northern and central Indiana will make its
way into the Tippecanoe and Wabash Rivers and bring up to moderate
flooding along those rivers. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to
2.5 inches through Friday morning in the upper parts of those basins
was included in the forecast, so any deviations from that could
change the crests and amount of time in flood.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.
* WHEN...Until Monday, August 24.
* IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress.
The eastern most part of Vermillion CR 600 S impassable just north
of U.S. 36. The lowest portions of Wabash Road west of Parke CR
600 W begin to flood. Montezuma Public Access Site and low
portions of Montezuma Park under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 20.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday was 20.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0
feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday, August 23.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
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 late tonight by around 315 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Vigo, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov