Flood Warning issued August 18 at 5:38AM EDT until August 20 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. .Heavy to extreme rainfall across northern central Indiana since last week has produced minor to moderate flooding along most of the Wabash River basin from Wildcat Creek down to Riverton. The crest in moderate flood will continue to slowly cross Covington and Montezuma Today. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wildcat Creek near Lafayette. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: 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 this afternoon by around 215 PM EDT.

Issued by NWS Indianapolis IN; in effect until Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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