Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1149 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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/.
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INC045-121-165-171-240700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0151.000000T0000Z-260824T2000Z/
/CVGI3.2.ER.260813T1830Z.260818T0300Z.260824T0800Z.NO/
1149 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* 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
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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
1041 AM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Cass, Schuyler and
Morgan Counties.
Illinois River at Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties.
.River levels continue to fall on the middle portion of the Illinois
River, and flooding is expected to subside next weekend.
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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
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ILC017-057-125-240345-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260828T1500Z/
/HAVI2.1.ER.260816T0245Z.260820T1915Z.260828T0900Z.NO/
1041 AM 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 at Havana.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM CDT Sunday was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Friday morning and continue falling to 12.5 feet Sunday, August
30.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
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All Times CDT Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Illinois River
Havana 14.0 16.2 Sun 9 am 16.0 15.5 14.9
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LAT...LON 4053 8988 4047 8980 4034 9002 4012 9017
4018 9023 4039 9010
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Geelhart
