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Flood Warning issued August 30 at 8:42PM CDT until August 31 at

Affecting Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN

In effect until: Aug 31, 2026, 6:00 PM

Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN

Confirmed across 4 counties in IL and IN; expires 6:00 PM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana...
Illinois...

Wabash River at Riverton

.Minor flooding continues on the Wabash River at Riverton. The river
has crested. Flooding is expected come to an end on the Wabash by
Monday morning.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until Monday 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 8:00 PM CDT /9:00 PM EDT/ Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.7 feet
Wednesday, September 09.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™