Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 3 at 12:49AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Issued: 2026-04-03T00:49:00-04:00
Ends: 2026-04-03T13:45:00-04:00
Details
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana
and Illinois…
Wabash River from Lafayette to Hutsonville.
.Multiple rounds of rainfall will bring minor lowland flooding to
the Wabash River basin that could hang around through much of next
week. The current river forecasts include around an inch of rainfall
through Saturday morning, but do not include rainfall from Saturday
through Sunday. Higher rainfall amounts in the Wabash basin could
increase crests or lengthen the amount of time in flood.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Wabash River at Lafayette.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 17.0 feet, Lowland flooding in progress. Flood waters
close SR 225 just south of the Wabash River near Battleground.
Walking and bike trails in Tapawingo Park area are flooded. Warren
CR 350 N in the Black Rock Preserve area flooded. Flood waters
near Tippecanoe CR 950 W south of CR 75 S.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 AM EDT Friday was 14.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river will rise to 16.3 feet this afternoon.
It will then fall tomorrow morning. It will rise to 17.3 feet
Sunday evening. It will then fall again but remain above
flood stage.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 145 PM
EDT /1245 PM CDT/.