Flood Warning — White County, Illinois
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 8:32PM EDT until August 29 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...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. * 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 bankf
Effective August 21, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET · Expires August 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Indianapolis IN
Expires
August 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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/.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for White County, Illinois?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for White County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Gibson County, Wabash County, Gallatin County, Edwards County, Knox County, Posey County.