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FLWIND

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
952 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

  Wabash River at Riverton.

.Large quantities of rain have fallen over Indiana over the past
several days, bringing widespread flooding to much of central and
part of southern Indiana.  Rainfall accumulations of up to ten plus
inches fell from northwest Indiana to east central Indiana to
southeast Indiana, and 4 to 6 inches fell in the immediate vicinity
of the northern and middle Wabash River...with even higher amounts
just over the Illinois/Indiana state border near Covington.

Numerous locations along the Wabash River are reaching moderate
flood stage.  The crest passed Lafayette today and should reach and
should reach Covington Monday evening.

Additional rain is possible overnight tonight, followed by
decreasing clouds and dry weather Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by around 100
PM EDT /noon CDT/.

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952 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 /852 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding becomes more serious.  Water is
  approaching critical levels on most levees.  Flooding enters some
  river cabins.  Flooding is at the outskirts of Palestine and
  Russellville, Illinois.  Flood waters near Illinois 33 between
  Palestine and Hutsonville, Illinois.  Many local river roads are
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday /8:00 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 16.5
    feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM EDT Sunday /8:00 PM CDT Sunday/ was 16.5
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1
    feet Saturday evening.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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BH