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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
932 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass and
  Morgan Counties.

  Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason
  Counties.

.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 Saturday morning at 945 AM CDT.

&&

ILC009-017-137-169-221445-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BEAI2.1.ER.260818T0330Z.260823T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
932 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek
  Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 16.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
    tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


All Times CDT Fld     Observed          Forecasts (7 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Sat   Sun   Mon

Illinois River
Beardstown    14.0  16.3  Fri 8 pm      16.5  16.4  16.4



&&

LAT...LON 4018 9023 4012 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
      3999 9058 4015 9043


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
932 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass and
  Morgan Counties.

  Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason
  Counties.

.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 Saturday morning at 945 AM CDT.

&&

ILC017-057-125-221445-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAVI2.1.ER.260816T0245Z.260820T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
932 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 16.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.0 feet Friday,
    August 28.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


All Times CDT Fld     Observed          Forecasts (7 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Sat   Sun   Mon

Illinois River
Havana        14.0  16.5  Fri 8 pm      16.4  16.4  16.3



&&

LAT...LON 4053 8988 4047 8980 4034 9002 4012 9017
      4018 9023 4039 9010


$$

25

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
919 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  Sangamon River at Monticello affecting Piatt County.

.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 Saturday morning at 930 AM CDT.

&&

ILC147-221430-
/O.EXT.KILX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260823T2100Z/
/MNTI2.2.ER.260816T1055Z.260818T0800Z.260823T1500Z.NO/
919 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Sangamon River at Monticello.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural areas begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 15.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
    Sunday morning and continue falling to 9.4 feet Friday, August
    28.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


All Times CDT Fld     Observed          Forecasts (7 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Sat   Sun   Mon

Sangamon River
Monticello    13.0  14.3  Fri 9 pm      13.5  12.7  12.1



&&

LAT...LON 4019 8847 4008 8847 4001 8854 3990 8874
      4000 8874 4006 8861


$$

25

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
834 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  White River at Ravenswood.

  White River at Edwardsport.

  White River at Newberry.

  White River at Elliston.

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

  White River at Hazleton.

  White River at Petersburg.

  White River at Spencer.

.Minor flooding is occurring on the White River at Ravenswood and
then from Spencer downstream to the confluence with the Wabash.
Ravenswood should drop back below flood stage tonight. The main
crest on the White is approaching Elliston as of Friday evening
and should reach down to Petersburg and Hazleton over 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.

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

The next statement should be issued Saturday morning by around 1000
AM EDT /900 AM CDT/.

&&

INC051-083-221400-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0175.000000T0000Z-260827T0730Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260823T1800Z.260826T1930Z.NO/
834 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /734 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flood waters cover the Hazleton softball
  field. Pottsville Road is underwater and impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5
    feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage Wednesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
834 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  White River at Ravenswood.

  White River at Edwardsport.

  White River at Newberry.

  White River at Elliston.

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

  White River at Hazleton.

  White River at Petersburg.

  White River at Spencer.

.Minor flooding is occurring on the White River at Ravenswood and
then from Spencer downstream to the confluence with the Wabash.
Ravenswood should drop back below flood stage tonight. The main
crest on the White is approaching Elliston as of Friday evening
and should reach down to Petersburg and Hazleton over 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.

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

The next statement should be issued Saturday morning by around 1000
AM EDT /900 AM CDT/.

&&

INC027-051-083-125-221400-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0172.000000T0000Z-260826T1312Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.260819T2115Z.260823T0000Z.260826T0112Z.NO/
834 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /734 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/

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

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

* WHERE...White River at Petersburg.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Low bottomlands flood and flooding begins
  on higher bottomlands.  State Road 257 may begin to flood if
  Shoals gage reading is over 17 feet.  Private levees may be
  overtopped in many cases.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM EDT Friday /6:45 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 18.1
    feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM EDT Friday /6:45 PM CDT Friday/ was 18.2
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    late Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8723 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
834 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  White River at Ravenswood.

  White River at Edwardsport.

  White River at Newberry.

  White River at Elliston.

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

  White River at Hazleton.

  White River at Petersburg.

  White River at Spencer.

.Minor flooding is occurring on the White River at Ravenswood and
then from Spencer downstream to the confluence with the Wabash.
Ravenswood should drop back below flood stage tonight. The main
crest on the White is approaching Elliston as of Friday evening
and should reach down to Petersburg and Hazleton over 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.

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

The next statement should be issued Saturday morning by around 1000
AM EDT /900 AM CDT/.

&&

INC027-051-083-125-221400-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0171.000000T0000Z-260827T2100Z/
/FREI3.1.ER.260818T0223Z.260823T0000Z.260827T0900Z.NO/
834 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /734 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/

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

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

* WHERE...White River at Edwardsport.

* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.6 feet, INDOT may close SR 358 between SR 67 at
  Edwardsport to SR 57 at Plainville due to flooding.  SR 358 floods
  on the east side of the river between the levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM EDT Friday /6:00 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 18.8
    feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 PM EDT Friday /6:00 PM CDT Friday/ was 18.8
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.2
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8712 3877 8723 3855 8723 3854 8726
      3879 8729 3887 8715


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  Wabash River at Lafayette.

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

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

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Covington.

  Wabash River at Vincennes.

.On the Wabash River...moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute through tonight...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette to Vincennes.  Flooding is forecast to end
on the Wabash at Lafayette tonight. The main crest will be slowly
crossing Terre Haute through Saturday. Flooding will begin at
Vincennes tonight...with the main crest forecast to arrive Tuesday
night.

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.

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

The next statement should be issued Saturday morning by around 945
AM EDT /845 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC023-033-INC153-167-221700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0161.000000T0000Z-260827T2300Z/
/TERI3.2.ER.260814T2043Z.260821T0700Z.260827T1100Z.NO/
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /732 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute.

* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 24.5 feet, Much of the formerly protected area behind
  the Honey Creek levee located in southern Vigo County is flooded.
  Flooding closes most local roads and affects several residences.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 PM EDT Friday /6:30 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 24.5
    feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:30 PM EDT Friday /6:30 PM CDT Friday/ was 24.7
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Thursday morning and continue falling and remain below flood
    stage.
  - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3961 8736 3943 8740 3930 8757 3932 8763
      3945 8747 3961 8741


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  Wabash River at Lafayette.

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

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

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Covington.

  Wabash River at Vincennes.

.On the Wabash River...moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute through tonight...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette to Vincennes.  Flooding is forecast to end
on the Wabash at Lafayette tonight. The main crest will be slowly
crossing Terre Haute through Saturday. Flooding will begin at
Vincennes tonight...with the main crest forecast to arrive Tuesday
night.

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.

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

The next statement should be issued Saturday morning by around 945
AM EDT /845 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-221700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260829T0448Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.260815T1605Z.260823T0600Z.260828T1648Z.NO/
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /732 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 29...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, August 29.

* IMPACTS...At 20.7 feet, Leaverton Park at Palestine, Illinois
  extensively floods including the campground area.  Rodeo area
  still dry at this level. Most if not all local unimproved roads
  leading to the Wabash River in the Palestine area are impassable
  by any land vehicle.  Extensive backwater flooding of Minnow
  Slough, Sugar Creek and Lamotte Creek in Palestine area. Numerous
  river cabins surrounded by water across the river from Merom
  Bluff. Backyards of a few residences southeast of Palestine along
  East River Road flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM EDT Friday /7:00 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 20.0
    feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM EDT Friday /7:00 PM CDT Friday/ was 20.0
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.6
    feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage Friday, August 28.
  - 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 8768


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  Wabash River at Lafayette.

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

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

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Covington.

  Wabash River at Vincennes.

.On the Wabash River...moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute through tonight...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette to Vincennes.  Flooding is forecast to end
on the Wabash at Lafayette tonight. The main crest will be slowly
crossing Terre Haute through Saturday. Flooding will begin at
Vincennes tonight...with the main crest forecast to arrive Tuesday
night.

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.

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

The next statement should be issued Saturday morning by around 945
AM EDT /845 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-221700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0160.000000T0000Z-260829T2308Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260823T0600Z.260829T1108Z.NO/
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /732 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 29...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until Saturday, August 29.

* IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, Extensive backwater flooding of Hutson
  Creek affecting residential property on the south side of
  Hutsonville. Flood waters near the intersection of N. Main and E.
  Mechanic St on the northeast side of Hutsonville.  RVs and campers
  located along the river just south of Hutsonville moved to higher
  ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.2
    feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage Saturday, August 29.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  Wabash River at Lafayette.

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

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

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Covington.

  Wabash River at Vincennes.

.On the Wabash River...moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute through tonight...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette to Vincennes.  Flooding is forecast to end
on the Wabash at Lafayette tonight. The main crest will be slowly
crossing Terre Haute through Saturday. Flooding will begin at
Vincennes tonight...with the main crest forecast to arrive Tuesday
night.

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.

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

The next statement should be issued Saturday morning by around 945
AM EDT /845 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC047-059-185-193-INC051-083-129-221700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0185.260823T2100Z-260829T1400Z/
/MCRI2.1.ER.260823T2100Z.260826T0000Z.260829T0200Z.NO/
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /732 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO SATURDAY,
AUGUST 29...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Saturday, August 29.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations.  All
  oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on
  substructures.  Access to these are by boat only.  Agricultural
  losses increase dramatically.  Farmers move livestock to higher
  ground.  City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year
  round.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM EDT Friday /6:45 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 17.6
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Sunday afternoon to a crest of 19.9 feet Tuesday evening. It
    will then fall below flood stage Friday, August 28.
  - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3846 8765 3828 8781 3822 8794 3822 8800
      3827 8800 3847 8777


$$

Crosbie

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

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

  Wabash River at Lafayette.

  Wabash River at Riverton.

  Wabash River at Terre Haute.

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

  Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

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

  Wabash River at Montezuma.

  Wabash River at Covington.

  Wabash River at Vincennes.

.On the Wabash River...moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute through tonight...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette to Vincennes.  Flooding is forecast to end
on the Wabash at Lafayette tonight. The main crest will be slowly
crossing Terre Haute through Saturday. Flooding will begin at
Vincennes tonight...with the main crest forecast to arrive Tuesday
night.

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.

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

The next statement should be issued Saturday morning by around 945
AM EDT /845 AM CDT/.

&&

ILC101-185-INC083-221700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0174.260822T1200Z-260830T0045Z/
/VCNI3.1.ER.260822T1200Z.260826T0000Z.260829T1245Z.NO/
832 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /732 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY,
AUGUST 29...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Saturday, August 29.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Agricultural lands and some oil fields
  flood.  Several township roads about 1.25 miles south of St.
  Francesville and River Road between Billett Road and Lincoln
  Memorial Bridge in Lawrence County are flooded.  Extensive
  flooding of Kimmell Park at Vincennes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM EDT Friday /6:45 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 15.7
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.7 feet Tuesday evening. It
    will then fall below flood stage Saturday, August 29.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3887 8750 3874 8746 3846 8764 3847 8778
      3873 8756 3886 8756


$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1241 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

ILZ050>052-220630-
Sangamon-Morgan-Christian-
1241 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN...
SOUTHWESTERN SANGAMON AND SOUTHEASTERN MORGAN COUNTIES THROUGH 130 AM
CDT...

At 1241 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Rochester to near Loami. Movement was
south at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Chatham, Auburn, Rochester, Pawnee, Kincaid, New Berlin,
Waverly, Divernon, Edinburg, Loami, Jeisyville, Jerome, Southern
View, Leland Grove, Grandview, Thayer, Tovey, Clear Lake, and
Bulpitt.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 99.
 Interstate 72 between mile markers 83 and 107.

This also includes Sangchris Lake State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3980 8993 3984 8942 3951 8935 3950 8953
      3952 8954 3952 8997
TIME...MOT...LOC 0541Z 349DEG 26KT 3973 8948 3970 8988

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Deubelbeiss


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
837 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-230145-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
837 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited extreme heat risk.

DISCUSSION...

Nighttime lows in the lower to middle 70s in extreme southeast
Kansas and extreme southwest Missouri will provide little heat
relief for areas that saw highs near 100 degrees today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a 30 to 50 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms
to move through southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri Saturday
morning. Frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts to 60 mph
could occur in a few storms west of Springfield however the
overall severe threat remains very low.

Heat Index values in the 90s to around 100 will be common at
times this weekend into next week with the highest values west of
Springfield.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket

This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

$$

Price

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
138 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-221845-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
138 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible (30-50% chance) this evening
into tonight. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rain are the main
hazards, however isolated large hail and a brief tornado cannot be
ruled out.

Due to recent heavy rainfall, river flooding is occurring on
portions of the Illinois, Sangamon, and Wabash rivers.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Flooding will continue for several days along portions of the
Illinois, Sangamon, and Wabash Rivers.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed later tonight.

$$

NMA

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
310 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-220815-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
310 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

There will be the chance for strong to severe storms today,
especially for areas along and east of the Mississippi River. Storms
are expected to develop through the afternoon hours with damaging
winds and hail being the primary threats, with isolated tornadoes
being secondary. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted areas
along and east of the river in a Slight Risk, or level 2 of 5, for
severe weather. A Marginal Risk, level 1 of 5, remains for areas
west.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Storm spotter activation is expected today, especially in Illinois
this afternoon and evening.

$$

ERVIN

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NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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