Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
948 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and
locations in Indiana...Illinois...

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, Riverton, and
  Mount Carmel.


...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and locations
in Indiana...Illinois...

  Wabash River at Covington, Montezuma, Terre Haute, and Vincennes.

.On the Wabash River, minor flooding continues, with the crest still
in the vicinity of Riverton as of Sunday evening. Flooding is
predicted to end on the Wabash this coming weekend.

Largely dry weather is in store for the week, with a 50 percent or
less chance of rain Wednesday afternoon and night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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.

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

The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by around 200
PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

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INC045-121-165-171-241800-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0151.000000T0000Z-260824T1800Z/
/CVGI3.2.ER.260813T1830Z.260818T0300Z.260824T0600Z.NO/
948 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Covington.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* 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 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 18.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    just after midnight tonight and continue falling and remain
    below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4033 8709 4017 8737 3997 8739 3997 8745
      4020 8747 4040 8709


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
825 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026

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

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and
  Morgan Counties.

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

  Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton
  Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned
for further updates on this flooding situation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 830 AM CDT.

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ILC017-057-125-241330-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260828T1200Z/
/HAVI2.1.ER.260816T0245Z.260820T1915Z.260828T0600Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 16.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
    Friday morning and continue falling to 11.9 feet Sunday, August
    30.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


All Times CDT Fld     Observed          Forecasts (7 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Mon   Tue   Wed

Illinois River
Havana        14.0  16.2  Sun 7 pm      15.9  15.4  14.8



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LAT...LON 4053 8988 4047 8980 4034 9002 4012 9017
      4018 9023 4039 9010


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