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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:18 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...All of Central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Total rainfall of 1-2 inches is expected with locally higher
amounts in excess of 4 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:20 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING TO SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, Lowland flooding develops. High water
approaches river cabins near Davis Prairie Road.  Water covers
some spots on low county roads. The lower end of Tapawingo Park in
West Lafayette begins to flood, along with the Heritage Trail.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening to a crest of 14.7 feet Friday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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