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Location: West Lafayette, IN
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Freeze Warning
Issued: 6:59 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west
central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures may remain a few degrees warmer
in the low to mid 30s within the Indianapolis Metro Area. Coldest
locations expected in low lying spots outside of urban areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:30 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* 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 Monday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Monday was 15.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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