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River Flood Warning 101, NWS Indianapolis, IN

April 29, 2024Knox County, Sullivan County, Indiana; Crawford County, Lawrence County, Illinois

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this river flood warning at Apr 29, 2024, 11:27 AM EDT for Knox County, Sullivan County, Indiana; Crawford County, Lawrence County, Illinois. It took effect at Apr 30, 2024, 9:30 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 29, 2024, 11:27 AM EDT (15:27 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 30, 2024, 9:30 AM EDT
Expired: May 4, 2024, 6:31 PM EDT
In force: 4 days
Issued by: NWS Indianapolis, IN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Crawford County, IL, Lawrence County, IL, Knox County, IN, Sullivan County, IN

The radar

The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Wabash River at Riverton (RVTI3). The gauge peaked at 15.73 ft at May 2, 2024, 7:00 AM EDT.

Action stage: 10 ft
Minor stage: 15 ft
Moderate stage: 22 ft
Major stage: 26 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03342000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

866 
WGUS43 KIND 291527
FLWIND

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1127 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Riverton.

.Recent rainfall has brought Montezuma back above flood stage this 
morning with Hutsonville and Riverton also expected to rise above 
flood stage on Tuesday. Numerous rain showers are expected today 
before dry weather returns for Tuesday and Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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-INC083-153-300630-
/O.NEW.KIND.FL.W.0100.240430T1200Z-240504T1500Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.240430T1200Z.240503T0600Z.240504T0300Z.NO/
1127 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024 /1027 AM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING TO LATE SATURDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to late Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Old Darwin Road and a few low rural roads 
  between York and Hutsonville, Illinois begin to flood.  
  Agricultural flooding begins along portions of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow morning to a crest of 17.0 feet early Friday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-300630-
/O.NEW.KIND.FL.W.0101.240430T1330Z-240504T2231Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240430T1330Z.240502T1200Z.240504T1030Z.NO/
1127 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024 /1027 AM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few 
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up 
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in 
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in 
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most 
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM EDT Monday /10:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was
    13.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.3 feet Thursday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
    morning.
  - 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 8767


$$

Ryan

9 follow-up statements

058 
WGUS83 KIND 300222
FLSIND

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1022 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

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

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Riverton.

.Recent rainfall has brought Montezuma back above flood stage this 
morning with Hutsonville and Riverton also expected to rise above 
flood stage on Tuesday. Numerous rain showers are expected today 
before dry weather returns for Tuesday and Wednesday.

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 Tuesday afternoon by around 130 
PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.

&&

INC121-165-167-301730-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0099.000000T0000Z-240503T1536Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.240429T0937Z.240501T1200Z.240503T0336Z.NO/
1022 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Montezuma agricultural levee is 
  overtopped.  Fourteen hundred acres of low bottomlands flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM EDT Monday was 14.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1
    feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    late Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3997 8739 3986 8734 3977 8736 3977 8740
      3985 8741 3997 8745


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-301730-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0100.240430T1630Z-240505T0336Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.240430T1630Z.240502T1200Z.240504T1536Z.NO/
1022 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024 /922 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE 
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to late Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Old Darwin Road and a few low rural roads 
  between York and Hutsonville, Illinois begin to flood.  
  Agricultural flooding begins along portions of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early
    tomorrow afternoon to 17.0 feet Thursday morning. It will
    then fall early Thursday afternoon. It will rise to 17.0 feet
    Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
    Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-301730-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0101.240430T1700Z-240505T1017Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240430T1700Z.240501T1800Z.240504T2217Z.NO/
1022 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024 /922 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO SUNDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few 
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up 
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in 
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in 
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most 
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 PM EDT Monday /9:00 PM CDT Monday/ the stage was
    13.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 16.4 feet early
    Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Saturday evening.
  - 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 8767


$$

AU

413 
WGUS83 KIND 301503
FLSIND

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1103 AM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

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

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Riverton.

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

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

.Recent rainfall has led to flooding and potential flooding along a 
few points of the Wabash River. This threat will continue through 
the week into the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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

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 215 AM 
EDT /115 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-010615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0100.240430T1503Z-240505T0824Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240502T1800Z.240504T2024Z.NO/
1103 AM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024 /1003 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO EARLY SUNDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...From this morning to early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana 
  side.  Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater.  Old Darwin 
  Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties 
  in Illinois are impassable.  Low agricultural land floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
    feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

INC121-165-167-010615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0099.000000T0000Z-240504T0300Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.240429T0937Z.240501T0600Z.240503T1500Z.NO/
1103 AM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until late Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Montezuma agricultural levee is 
  overtopped.  Fourteen hundred acres of low bottomlands flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 15.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage late Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3997 8739 3986 8734 3977 8736 3977 8740
      3985 8741 3997 8745


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-010615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0101.240430T1800Z-240505T1400Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240430T1800Z.240503T0000Z.240505T0200Z.NO/
1103 AM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024 /1003 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few 
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up 
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in 
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in 
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most 
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday /9:00 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was
    14.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this afternoon to a crest of 16.4 feet Thursday evening. It
    will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
  - 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 8767


$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-010615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0102.240501T0600Z-240503T0800Z/
/TERI3.1.ER.240501T0600Z.240502T0000Z.240502T2000Z.NO/
1103 AM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024 /1003 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute.

* WHEN...From late tonight to early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Flood waters begin to enter the two breaks 
  in the Honey Creek Levee maintained by the Honey Creek Levee 
  Association.  These two breaks occurred during the April 2013 
  flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM EDT Tuesday /9:30 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was
    15.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.9 feet tomorrow
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday
    afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3960 8736 3943 8740 3930 8757 3932 8763
      3945 8747 3960 8741


$$

EB

540 
WGUS83 KIND 010149
FLSIND

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
949 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

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

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

.Recent rainfall has led to flooding and potential flooding along a 
few points of the Wabash River. This threat will continue through 
the week into the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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 Wednesday afternoon by around 
100 PM EDT /noon CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-011700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-240504T2000Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240501T0313Z.240503T0000Z.240504T0800Z.NO/
949 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024 /849 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few 
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up 
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in 
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in 
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most 
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday /8:00 PM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was
    14.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
    evening to 15.8 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then
    fall below flood stage early Saturday morning to 9.2 feet
    Tuesday, May 07. It will rise to 9.4 feet Wednesday, May 08.
    It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
  - 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 8767


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-011700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-240505T0200Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240502T1800Z.240504T1400Z.NO/
949 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024 /849 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024/

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until late Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana 
  side.  Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater.  Old Darwin 
  Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties 
  in Illinois are impassable.  Low agricultural land floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to 17.1 feet Friday morning.
    It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning to
    11.0 feet Tuesday, May 07. It will rise to 11.2 feet Tuesday,
    May 07. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

INC121-165-167-011700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0099.000000T0000Z-240503T0600Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.240429T0937Z.240501T0600Z.240502T1800Z.NO/
949 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Montezuma agricultural levee is 
  overtopped.  Fourteen hundred acres of low bottomlands flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday was 16.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3997 8739 3986 8734 3977 8736 3977 8740
      3985 8741 3997 8745


$$

ILC023-033-INC153-167-011700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0102.240501T0337Z-240503T0600Z/
/TERI3.1.ER.240501T0337Z.240501T1800Z.240502T1800Z.NO/
949 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024 /849 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024/

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Flood waters begin to enter the two breaks 
  in the Honey Creek Levee maintained by the Honey Creek Levee 
  Association.  These two breaks occurred during the April 2013 
  flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday /8:30 PM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was
    16.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
    evening to 16.8 feet early Thursday morning. It will then
    fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon to 9.9 feet
    Monday evening. It will rise to 10.2 feet Tuesday, May 07. It
    will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3960 8736 3943 8740 3930 8757 3932 8763
      3945 8747 3960 8741


$$

50

624 
WGUS83 KIND 011505
FLSIND

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1105 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

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

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

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

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

.Recent rainfall has led to flooding along a few points of the 
Wabash River. This threat will continue through the week into the 
weekend.

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

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

The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 215 AM 
EDT /115 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC023-033-INC153-167-020615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0102.000000T0000Z-240502T1800Z/
/TERI3.1.ER.240501T0352Z.240501T1000Z.240502T0600Z.NO/
1105 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024 /1005 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024/

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

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Flood waters begin to enter the two breaks 
  in the Honey Creek Levee maintained by the Honey Creek Levee 
  Association.  These two breaks occurred during the April 2013 
  flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday /9:30 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
    was 16.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday /9:30 AM CDT Wednesday/ was
    16.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just
    after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3960 8736 3943 8740 3930 8757 3932 8763
      3945 8747 3960 8741


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-020615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-240504T1630Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240501T0300Z.240503T0600Z.240504T0430Z.NO/
1105 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024 /1005 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024/

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

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few 
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up 
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in 
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in 
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most 
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday /9:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
    was 15.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday /9:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ was
    15.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8
    feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage early Saturday morning.
  - 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 8767


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-020615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-240504T2000Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240503T0000Z.240504T0800Z.NO/
1105 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024 /1005 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana 
  side.  Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater.  Old Darwin 
  Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties 
  in Illinois are impassable.  Low agricultural land floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

INC121-165-167-020615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0099.000000T0000Z-240503T0900Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.240429T0937Z.240501T0100Z.240502T2100Z.NO/
1105 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Several hundred acres of bottomlands along 
  the right bank from the mouth of Sugar Creek to northern edge of 
  Montezuma begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 16.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below
    flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3997 8739 3986 8734 3977 8736 3977 8740
      3985 8741 3997 8745


$$

EB

034 
WGUS83 KIND 020128
FLSIND

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
928 PM EDT Wed May 1 2024

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

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

.Recent rainfall has led to flooding along a few points of the 
Wabash River. River flooding is expected to continue on the Wabash 
River through Friday morning for Hutsonville and Riverton, but 
Montezuma will likely fall below flood stage Thursday evening.

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 12pm Thursday afternoon by 
around 1230 PM EDT /1130 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-021630-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-240504T0300Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240501T0300Z.240502T1200Z.240503T1500Z.NO/
928 PM EDT Wed May 1 2024 /828 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024/

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

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until late Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few 
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up 
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in 
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in 
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most 
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday /8:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
    was 15.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday /8:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ was
    15.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    late Friday morning.
  - 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 8767


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-021630-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-240504T0400Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240502T1200Z.240503T1600Z.NO/
928 PM EDT Wed May 1 2024 /828 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Old Darwin Road and a few low rural roads 
  between York and Hutsonville, Illinois begin to flood.  
  Agricultural flooding begins along portions of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

INC121-165-167-021630-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0099.000000T0000Z-240503T0600Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.240429T0937Z.240501T0100Z.240502T1800Z.NO/
928 PM EDT Wed May 1 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Several hundred acres of bottomlands along 
  the right bank from the mouth of Sugar Creek to northern edge of 
  Montezuma begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 16.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain
    below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3997 8739 3986 8734 3977 8736 3977 8740
      3985 8741 3997 8745


$$

Melo

324 
WGUS83 KIND 021513
FLSIND

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1113 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024

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

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

.Minor river flooding continues but is expected to come to an end on 
the Wabash River by Friday evening. The crest is currently near 
Riverton. Additional rainfall from multiple systems over the next 
week could bring renewed minor river flooding to the Wabash.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 215 AM 
EDT /115 AM CDT/.

&&

INC121-165-167-030615-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0099.000000T0000Z-240503T0800Z/
/MTZI3.1.ER.240429T0937Z.240501T0100Z.240502T2000Z.NO/
1113 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Several hundred acres of bottomlands along 
  the right bank from the mouth of Sugar Creek to northern edge of 
  Montezuma begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:45 AM EDT Thursday was 15.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this afternoon and continue falling and remain below
    flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3997 8739 3986 8734 3977 8736 3977 8740
      3985 8741 3997 8745


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-030615-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-240504T0300Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240501T0300Z.240502T1800Z.240503T1500Z.NO/
1113 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024 /1013 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few 
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up 
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in 
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in 
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most 
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday /9:00 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was
    15.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM EDT Thursday /9:00 AM CDT Thursday/ was
    15.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tomorrow morning.
  - 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 8767


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-030615-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-240504T0400Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240502T1800Z.240503T1600Z.NO/
1113 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024 /1013 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Old Darwin Road and a few low rural roads 
  between York and Hutsonville, Illinois begin to flood.  
  Agricultural flooding begins along portions of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain
    below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

CP

850 
WGUS83 KIND 030132
FLSIND

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
932 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

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

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

.Minor river flooding continues but is expected to come to an end on 
the Wabash River by midday Friday. Additional rainfall from multiple 
systems over the next week could bring renewed minor river flooding 
to the Wabash.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

The next statement should be issued by 12pm Friday Friday afternoon 
by around 1245 PM EDT /1145 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-031645-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-240504T0300Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240501T0300Z.240502T1300Z.240503T1500Z.NO/
932 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024 /832 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few 
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up 
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in 
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in 
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most 
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday /8:00 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was
    15.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM EDT Thursday /8:00 PM CDT Thursday/ was
    15.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage late tomorrow morning.
  - 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 8767


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-031645-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-240504T0400Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240503T0600Z.240503T1600Z.NO/
932 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024 /832 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Old Darwin Road and a few low rural roads 
  between York and Hutsonville, Illinois begin to flood.  
  Agricultural flooding begins along portions of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain
    below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

Melo

672 
WGUS83 KIND 031557
FLSIND

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1157 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024

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

  Wabash River at Riverton and Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

.Minor river flooding continues but is expected to come to an end on 
the Wabash River by midday Friday. Additional rainfall from multiple 
systems over the next week could bring renewed minor river flooding 
to the Wabash.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

The next statement should be issued by 10pm Friday late tonight by 
around 200 AM EDT /100 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-040600-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-240504T0600Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240501T0300Z.240502T1300Z.240503T1800Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024 /1057 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few 
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up 
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in 
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in 
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most 
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM EDT Friday /10:00 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
    15.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:00 AM EDT Friday /10:00 AM CDT Friday/ was 15.7
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood
    stage.
  - 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 8767


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-040700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-240504T0900Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.240503T1800Z.240503T2100Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024 /1057 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Old Darwin Road and a few low rural roads 
  between York and Hutsonville, Illinois begin to flood.  
  Agricultural flooding begins along portions of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this afternoon and continue falling and remain below
    flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

CM

006 
WGUS83 KIND 040058
FLSIND

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
858 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024

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

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

.The Wabash River at Riverton and Hutsonville has fallen below flood 
stage. Expect the Wabash River to remain below flood stage over the 
next few days, but additional rainfall from multiple systems next 
week could bring renewed minor river flooding.

ILC033-101-INC083-153-040200-
/O.CAN.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-240504T0058Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.240501T0300Z.240502T1300Z.240503T2200Z.NO/
858 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 /758 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Wabash River at Riverton.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM EDT Friday /7:00 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 14.9
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river has fallen and will remain below flood
    stage.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3913 8761 3899 8748 3886 8750 3885 8756
      3898 8759 3913 8767


$$

ILC033-101-INC083-153-040200-
/O.CAN.KIND.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-240504T0058Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
858 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 /758 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river has fallen and will remain below flood
    stage.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3914 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

Melo

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Indianapolis, IN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 29, 9:31 AM EDT, 1 hour 56 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Mostly Cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms Today
Mostly Cloudy Tonight with showers ending
Warmer than normal conditions continue through the week.
Additional thunderstorms expected late Thursday into the weekend.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 29, 9:31 AM EDT, 1 hour 56 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
931 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Mostly Cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms Today

- Mostly Cloudy Tonight with showers ending

- Warmer than normal conditions continue through the week.

- Additional thunderstorms expected late Thursday into the weekend.

&&

.FORECAST UPDATE...
Issued at 931 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

Showers continue to expand across the forecast area this morning
with just a few rumbles of thunder as instability is minimal. 13Z
temperatures were generally in the 60s with breezy S/SW winds.

The overall forecast for the rest of the day is in good shape.
Showers are overspreading the region but weakening in coverage and
intensity as it moves east and outruns the stronger forcing and
deeper moisture hanging back to the west closer to the frontal
boundary. Should see coverage expand again this afternoon as a
subtle wave aloft drifts through the Ohio Valley and the
weakening front moves into the forecast area.

Slightly better instability arrives during the afternoon but in
general...CAPE values will largely remain at or below 1000 j/kg
with weak shear to boot. This would support generally disorganized
showers with embedded thunder lasting into the evening as the
boundary moves across the area.

Even with clouds and occasional showers today...temps will rise into
the 70s across the forecast area. Zone and grid updates out.

&&

.SHORT TERM (Today and tonight)...
Issued at 304 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

Synopsis:

Surface analysis early this morning shows strong low pressure over
MN and IA with a cool front stretching south across western MO to
eastern Arkansas. High pressure was found across the Carolina's.
This was resulting in continued warm southerly flow across central
Indiana. Convection was found ahead of the cold front over MO and
Arkansas, drifting northeast within the SW flow aloft. Aloft the
upper flow showed ridging in place over the east coast, while an
upper low was found over the Dakotas, pushing northeast over the
ridge. Dew points across the area remained moist, in the upper 50s
and lower 60s, and GOES16 shows convective debris blow off pushing
into the Wabash Valley.

Today...

The upper low to the northwest is expected to continue to advance
northeast toward Ontario. As this occurs an associated short wave
trough with weak forcing is expected to push across Central Indiana
through the course of the day. This upper forcing will be well ahead
of the advancing cool front, which will not arrive until late
tonight. Models are showing that as the precipitation advances
toward and across Central Indiana through the course of the morning
and afternoon, that returns become rather light and scattered. This
is somewhat due to the LLJ that is depicted to weaken as the morning
progresses into the afternoon. Forecast soundings fail to show a
consistent surge of deep saturation, but do show enough saturation
with very moist pwats over 1.4 inches that pops will still be
necessary.

Confidence remains high for early morning precipitation in the
Wabash valley as the ongoing convection should easily advect there
but continue to diminish with eastward progress through the morning.
Models then hint at another area of showers arriving in the mid to
late afternoon, pushing across the forecast area. Here, confidence
on this feature is much lower. Nonetheless, enough ingredients
remain in play today to use high pops this morning in the Wabash
valley followed by lesser pops through the day due to low confidence
in coverage, timing and amounts. Given the day will be spent with
the warm sector once again, highs in the low to middle 70s will be
expected.

Tonight...

Surface low pressure over WI is expected to push northeast to Lake
Superior and drag a weak associated cold front across Central
Indiana. Best upper support with this feature will have passed
already to the east through the course of the day. However forecast
soundings do not show an intrusion of dry air until after the
frontal  passage overnight. Pwats remain very high during the
evening hours ahead of the front. Thus some rain is still expected
along and ahead of the front within the first few hours after 00Z
Tuesday, especially across the eastern parts of the forecast area.
Thus will hold onto higher pops there in the evening before tapering
to a dry forecast overnight in the wake of the front.

Given the arrival of weak cold air advection, overnight lows in the
upper 50s will be expected.

&&

.LONG TERM (Tuesday through Sunday)...
Issued at 304 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

The long term continues to be warm and periodically stormy.
Temperatures will be above normal with Thursday being the warmest
day ahead of an approaching system, pulling in even more WAA.

Have used a broad VCSH for much today across the TAF sites as the
The period will start off with rain exiting the area Tuesday morning
to midday. A quick upper ridge will allow for dry weather through
Wednesday before another large upper trough sets back up over much
of the U.S. and an embedded upper low makes its way through the
northern Plains to north of the Great Lakes for the end of the week.
This will bring another round of rain and thunderstorm chances
beginning late Thursday and lasting to the end of the week. At this
time we can't rule out a chance of severe weather with the system,
but there is no clear signal at this time. Models show a hint of
broad negative tilting but solutions are still noisy and much could
change before then. Machine learning also shows better severe
potential signals well to the west of the area. While there isn't
much concern at this time, it will be something to watch for.

With the noisy solutions, keeping the low PoPs given by guidance for
the weekend but wouldn't be surprised if the surface high global
models show behind the end of week system brings at least one dry
day this weekend.

&&

.AVIATION (06Z TAF Issuance)...
Issued at 555 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

Impacts:

- Showers this morning in the Wabash Valley, thunderstorms also
possible.

- MVFR and very brief IFR conditions possible in convection.

- Variable MVFR/VFR CIGs today.

- More rain chances southeast this evening before ending overnight.

Discussion:

Convection over IL is expected to advance to the Wabash valley, in
the next few hours, including LAF and HUF near the start of the
forecast period. HRRR continued to suggest weakening features on
approach as the LLJ appears to exit and diminish.

A weak trough is expected to linger and pass across Indiana today.
Have used a broad VCSH for much today across the TAF sites as the
weak features will likely produce some light rain showers or even a
stray thunderstorm, but confidence on timing and location is too low.

As weak high pressure build across the area tonight some MVFR cigs
may return overnight at IND along with some MVFR Fog. Winds will
shift to the northwest in the wake of the front tonight.

&&

.IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...None.

&&

UPDATE...Ryan
SHORT TERM...Puma
LONG TERM...KF
AVIATION...Puma

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 29, 3:26 AM EDT, 8 hours 1 minute before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
326 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

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Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-
Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, West Lebanon,
Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, Attica, Covington,
Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers,
Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City,
Farmland, Parker City, Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville, Montezuma,
Rosedale, Greencastle, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville,
Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer,
Gosport, Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin,
Shelbyville, Rushville, Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn, Farmersburg,
Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Worthington, Bloomington, Nashville,
Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals,
Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, and North Vernon
326 AM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible today and tonight across Central Indiana.
Severe storms are not expected. Lightning is a threat from any
thunderstorm.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday morning and again on Thursday
through Sunday. Severe weather looks unlikely with lightning being
the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at:

http://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ind
http://www.weather.gov/ind

JP

The office that day

Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 28, 9:52 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Parke, Vermillion, Vigo	4 days
Apr 29, 11:27 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Knox, Sullivan	5 days

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.