Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 12:30PM EDT until May 1 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Issued: 2026-04-30T12:30:00-04:00
Ends: 2026-05-01T10:00:00-04:00
Details
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana…
Illinois…
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Riverton.
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana…Illinois…
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
.Heavy rainfall early this week totaling generally two to four
inches across western central Indiana has produced minor flooding
along much of the Wabash River. The crest on the Wabash is at
Montezuma and should reach Mount Carmel early next week.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Wabash River at Covington.
* WHEN…Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS…At 16.0 feet, Low agricultural lands begin to flood.
Backyard flooding of cottages on right bank starts a short
distance upstream of gage. Critical stage of Young-Neal Levee is
reached.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.6 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Thursday was 16.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
– Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 this evening by around 1115 PM
EDT /1015 PM CDT/.