# Flood Warning: Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-08-16 21:52 ingested 2026-08-17 06:52

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Flood Warning — Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

Wabash River at Riverton.

.Large quantities of rain have fallen over Indiana over the past
several days, bringing widespread flooding to much of central and
part of southern Indiana.  Rainfall accumulations of up to ten plus
inches fell from northwest Indiana to east central Indiana to
southeast Indiana, and 4 to 6 inches fell in the immediate vicinity
of the northern and middle Wabash River...with even higher amounts
just over the Illinois/Indiana state border near Covington.

Numerous locations along the Wabash River are reaching moderate
flood stage.  The crest passed Lafayette today and should reach and
should reach Covington Monday evening.

Additional rain is possible overnight tonight, followed by
decreasing clouds and dry weather Monday.

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding becomes more serious.  Water is
approaching critical levels on most levees.  Flooding enters some
river cabins.  Flooding is at the outskirts of Palestine and
Russellville, Illinois.  Flood waters near Illinois 33 between
Palestine and Hutsonville, Illinois.  Many local river roads are
flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday /8:00 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 16.5
feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Sunday /8:00 PM CDT Sunday/ was 16.5
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1
feet Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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