Flood Warning Issued for Crawford and Lawrence Counties in Illinois and Knox and Sullivan Counties in Indiana
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NOAA issued it on May 14, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Crawford and Lawrence counties in Illinois and Knox and Sullivan counties in Indiana, with minor flooding expected on the Wabash River starting Tuesday evening and lasting until May 6.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana
- Issued
- May 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis IN. This alert is for the event code FLW and is effective from April 28, 2026, at 6:40 PM EDT until May 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; and Sullivan, IN, specifically impacting the Wabash River at Riverton.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast, with the river stage at 9.0 feet expected to rise above the flood stage of 15.0 feet to a crest of 17.6 feet on May 4, 2026. At 18.0 feet, extensive lowland flooding occurs, affecting river cabins and parks, though the forecast peak is below this level.
Timeline
The alert onset is April 28, 2026, at 6:40 PM EDT. It is expected to end on May 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT, with the river forecasted to fall below flood stage on May 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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