Flood Warning — Knox County, Indiana
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 13 at 12:22PM EDT until August 21 at 2:46PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...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 Terre Haute. Wabash River at Riverton. .Lowland minor flooding will develop along the Wabash River as a result of heavy rainfall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...From late Friday night to Friday, August 21. * 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 above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 19.0 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, August 21. - Floo
Effective August 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET · Expires August 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Indianapolis IN
Expires
August 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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 330 AM EDT /230 AM CDT/.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Knox County, Indiana?
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 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Knox County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Lawrence County.