Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 23 at 11:49AM EDT until August 24 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Issued: 2026-08-23T11:49:00-04:00
Ends: 2026-08-24T16:00:00-04:00
Details
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana…
Illinois…
East Fork White River at Seymour.
White River from Elliston to Hazleton.
Wabash River from Montezuma to Hutsonville.
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana…Illinois…
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River from Riverton to Mount Carmel.
.Minor flooding continues along portions of central Indiana rivers
due to excessive rain over the previous few weeks. Largely dry
weather is in store for the week ahead, with only a few low chances
of rain.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Wabash River at Covington.
* WHEN…Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 17.5 feet, Some low agricultural fields flood.
Backyard flood of cottages a short distance north of U.S. Highway
136. High water blocks land access to at least one residence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Sunday was 18.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 300 AM
EDT /200 AM CDT/.