Watches, Warnings & Advisories



9 products issued by NWS for: Bicknell IN

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
350 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

INZ051>053-060>065-067>072-202000-
Vigo-Clay-Owen-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-
Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
350 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.

Widespread minor to moderate river flooding will continue along the
Wabash, White, and East Fork White Rivers and adjacent lowlands.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible late today into tonight. Isolated
strong to severe storms are also possible with primarily a damaging
wind gust threat and potential for some hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday. Severe weather is not
expected, but lightning is a hazard with any storm.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts or any severe
weather later today into tonight.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

  White River at Petersburg.

  White River at Edwardsport.

  White River at Newberry.

  White River at Elliston.

  White River at Hazleton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

  White River near Centerton.

  White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

  White River at Spencer.

.Flooding continues along the White River at points from Centerton
on south. The crest on the White is at Spencer late Wednesday
morning and should reach Elliston late overnight Thursday and
Newberry by midday Friday.

Additional rainfall of around 1.5 inches in upper portions of the
White basin, as well as far lower portions of the White, was
included in these forecasts. This additional rainfall should bring
an additional bump to action stage along the White from Muncie to
Ravenswood over the next few days. With locally higher amounts
possible and the potential for the location of the axis of heaviest
rain to change, those with interests along the White River should
pay close attention to forecast updates and stay weather aware.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 late tonight by around 245 AM
EDT /145 AM CDT/.

&&

INC051-083-200645-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0175.260820T0130Z-260827T1642Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.260820T0130Z.260825T0000Z.260827T0442Z.NO/
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026 /1036 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO THURSDAY, AUGUST
27...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.

* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday, August 27.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, In agricultural season, extensive flooding
  of bottomlands and some of the higher bottomlands is in progress.
  High water surrounds residents in river cabins.  Oil fields and
  local roads flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this evening to a crest of 21.1 feet Monday evening. It
    will then fall below flood stage Thursday, August 27.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744


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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

  White River at Petersburg.

  White River at Edwardsport.

  White River at Newberry.

  White River at Elliston.

  White River at Hazleton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

  White River near Centerton.

  White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

  White River at Spencer.

.Flooding continues along the White River at points from Centerton
on south. The crest on the White is at Spencer late Wednesday
morning and should reach Elliston late overnight Thursday and
Newberry by midday Friday.

Additional rainfall of around 1.5 inches in upper portions of the
White basin, as well as far lower portions of the White, was
included in these forecasts. This additional rainfall should bring
an additional bump to action stage along the White from Muncie to
Ravenswood over the next few days. With locally higher amounts
possible and the potential for the location of the axis of heaviest
rain to change, those with interests along the White River should
pay close attention to forecast updates and stay weather aware.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 late tonight by around 245 AM
EDT /145 AM CDT/.

&&

INC027-051-083-125-200645-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0171.000000T0000Z-260826T0640Z/
/FREI3.1.ER.260818T0223Z.260822T0600Z.260825T1840Z.NO/
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026 /1036 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26...

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

* WHERE...White River at Edwardsport.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, August 26.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water is at critical levels for makeshift
  levees.  Most of bottomlands flood.  Old Vincennes road and State
  Road 358 between Plainville and Edwardsport are impassable by
  several feet.  High water surrounds river cabins.  This type of
  flood occurs on average about once a year.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday /6:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
    was 16.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday /6:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ was
    16.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.1
    feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage early Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8712 3877 8723 3855 8723 3854 8726
      3879 8729 3887 8715


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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

  White River at Petersburg.

  White River at Edwardsport.

  White River at Newberry.

  White River at Elliston.

  White River at Hazleton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

  White River near Centerton.

  White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

  White River at Spencer.

.Flooding continues along the White River at points from Centerton
on south. The crest on the White is at Spencer late Wednesday
morning and should reach Elliston late overnight Thursday and
Newberry by midday Friday.

Additional rainfall of around 1.5 inches in upper portions of the
White basin, as well as far lower portions of the White, was
included in these forecasts. This additional rainfall should bring
an additional bump to action stage along the White from Muncie to
Ravenswood over the next few days. With locally higher amounts
possible and the potential for the location of the axis of heaviest
rain to change, those with interests along the White River should
pay close attention to forecast updates and stay weather aware.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 late tonight by around 245 AM
EDT /145 AM CDT/.

&&

INC027-055-083-200645-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0165.000000T0000Z-260825T0200Z/
/ELLI3.1.ER.260815T2132Z.260821T0000Z.260824T1400Z.NO/
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...White River at Elliston.

* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 24.5 feet, North end of runway of Shawnee Airfield
  begins to flood.  High water surrounds river cabins.  Extensive
  agricultural flooding is in progress.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 20.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 20.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.3
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    late Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3912 8692 3908 8694 3900 8693 3900 8697
      3905 8699 3913 8696


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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

  White River at Petersburg.

  White River at Edwardsport.

  White River at Newberry.

  White River at Elliston.

  White River at Hazleton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

  White River near Centerton.

  White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

  White River at Spencer.

.Flooding continues along the White River at points from Centerton
on south. The crest on the White is at Spencer late Wednesday
morning and should reach Elliston late overnight Thursday and
Newberry by midday Friday.

Additional rainfall of around 1.5 inches in upper portions of the
White basin, as well as far lower portions of the White, was
included in these forecasts. This additional rainfall should bring
an additional bump to action stage along the White from Muncie to
Ravenswood over the next few days. With locally higher amounts
possible and the potential for the location of the axis of heaviest
rain to change, those with interests along the White River should
pay close attention to forecast updates and stay weather aware.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 late tonight by around 245 AM
EDT /145 AM CDT/.

&&

INC027-051-083-125-200645-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0172.000000T0000Z-260826T2334Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.260819T1717Z.260824T0000Z.260826T1134Z.NO/
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026 /1036 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Petersburg.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, August 26.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, During May 2008 and March 2011...flood
  waters recede from State Road 257 south of Washington when
  Petersburg was 21 feet and falling and Shoals slightly below 15
  feet and falling.  During March 2011...White River was rising very
  slowly and Shoals dropped to 14.7 feet and was leveling off.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday /9:45 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
    was 15.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this afternoon to a crest of 21.1 feet Sunday evening. It
    will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, August 26.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8723 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723


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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

  White River at Petersburg.

  White River at Edwardsport.

  White River at Newberry.

  White River at Elliston.

  White River at Hazleton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

  White River near Centerton.

  White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

  White River at Spencer.

.Flooding continues along the White River at points from Centerton
on south. The crest on the White is at Spencer late Wednesday
morning and should reach Elliston late overnight Thursday and
Newberry by midday Friday.

Additional rainfall of around 1.5 inches in upper portions of the
White basin, as well as far lower portions of the White, was
included in these forecasts. This additional rainfall should bring
an additional bump to action stage along the White from Muncie to
Ravenswood over the next few days. With locally higher amounts
possible and the potential for the location of the axis of heaviest
rain to change, those with interests along the White River should
pay close attention to forecast updates and stay weather aware.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 late tonight by around 245 AM
EDT /145 AM CDT/.

&&

INC027-055-083-200645-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0170.000000T0000Z-260824T2324Z/
/NWBI3.1.ER.260819T0140Z.260821T1800Z.260824T1124Z.NO/
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...White River at Newberry.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flood waters block access and begins to
  surround about 5 to 10 river cabins on south side of the river
  just southwest of Newberry.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 13.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
    feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3900 8694 3892 8700 3885 8712 3887 8715
      3894 8708 3900 8696


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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1120 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Covington.

  Wabash River at Vincennes.

.Moderate flooding continues on the Wabash River at Montezuma, where
the river is just past crest as of late Wednesday morning. The river
should crest at Terre Haute Thursday through Friday and make its way
downriver to reach Vincennes around the middle of next week.
Additional rainfall through Friday morning of around an inch was
included in the forecast for the upper Wabash and about 1.5 inches
over the lower Wabash, with only a quarter inch over the middle
Wabash. Changes in the amounts or location of the rainfall will
impact the crest and amount of time in flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 late tonight by around 230 AM
EDT /130 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC101-185-INC083-200630-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0174.260821T0730Z-000000T0000Z/
/VCNI3.1.ER.260821T0730Z.260825T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1120 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026 /1020 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Extensive agricultural flooding in
  progress in areas that are not protected by levees.  In Lawrence
  County Illinois, River Road is flooded from the Lincoln Memorial
  Bridge to the east edge of Billett.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday /9:45 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
    was 14.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 20.9
    feet early Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3887 8750 3874 8746 3846 8764 3847 8778
      3873 8756 3886 8756


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CP




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1120 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Covington.

  Wabash River at Vincennes.

.Moderate flooding continues on the Wabash River at Montezuma, where
the river is just past crest as of late Wednesday morning. The river
should crest at Terre Haute Thursday through Friday and make its way
downriver to reach Vincennes around the middle of next week.
Additional rainfall through Friday morning of around an inch was
included in the forecast for the upper Wabash and about 1.5 inches
over the lower Wabash, with only a quarter inch over the middle
Wabash. Changes in the amounts or location of the rainfall will
impact the crest and amount of time in flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 late tonight by around 230 AM
EDT /130 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-200630-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0160.000000T0000Z-260829T0430Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260823T0000Z.260828T1630Z.NO/
1120 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026 /1020 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 29...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, August 29.

* IMPACTS...At 23.8 feet, Ball field in Hutsonville is extensively
  flooded.  Blacktop road that runs along the Wabash River from
  Hutsonville to Palestine is still above flood waters.  Most all of
  the roads leading from this road to the Wabash are underwater,
  some by several feet of water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5
    feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Friday, August 28.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3912 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1120 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Covington.

  Wabash River at Vincennes.

.Moderate flooding continues on the Wabash River at Montezuma, where
the river is just past crest as of late Wednesday morning. The river
should crest at Terre Haute Thursday through Friday and make its way
downriver to reach Vincennes around the middle of next week.
Additional rainfall through Friday morning of around an inch was
included in the forecast for the upper Wabash and about 1.5 inches
over the lower Wabash, with only a quarter inch over the middle
Wabash. Changes in the amounts or location of the rainfall will
impact the crest and amount of time in flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 late tonight by around 230 AM
EDT /130 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-200630-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260829T1700Z/
/RVTI3.2.ER.260815T1605Z.260824T0000Z.260829T0500Z.NO/
1120 AM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026 /1020 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 29...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, August 29.

* 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 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday /9:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
    was 18.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday /9:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ was
    18.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1
    feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Saturday, August 29.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3913 8761 3899 8748 3886 8750 3885 8756
      3898 8759 3913 8768


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