Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Lafayette, IN ∙ West Lafayette, IN ∙ Purdue University, IN ∙ Lafayette Purdue University Airport, IN ∙ Americus, IN

Headline

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...
White River from Elliston to Hazleton
Wabash River from Lafayette to Riverton
.Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday brought 1 to 4 inches of rainfall to central and southern Indiana. Minor flooding is ongoing at most locations in the Wabash basin, and on the lower White River. The crest on the Wabash is currently near Montezuma, and on the White at Edwardsport.
Flooding on the Wabash and White rivers currently is expected to come to an end over the next week, but upcoming rainfall during the week has the potential to impact this expectation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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 330 AM EDT /230 AM CDT/.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 1224 PM EDT Sun Apr 7 2024 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River from Elliston to Hazleton Wabash River from Lafayette to Riverton .Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday brought 1 to 4 inches of rainfall to central and southern Indiana. Minor flooding is ongoing at most locations in the Wabash basin, and on the lower White River. The crest on the Wabash is currently near Montezuma, and on the White at Edwardsport. Flooding on the Wabash and White rivers currently is expected to come to an end over the next week, but upcoming rainfall during the week has the potential to impact this expectation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 330 AM EDT /230 AM CDT/. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, Lowland flooding develops. High water approaches river cabins near Davis Prairie Road. Water covers some spots on low county roads. The lower end of Tapawingo Park in West Lafayette begins to flood, along with the Heritage Trail. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Sunday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4054 8670 4040 8688 4033 8709 4040 8709 4048 8688 4056 8673

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