Indiana - United States   2026-07-10   Friday   38.25N, -87.58W

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Indiana - United States
2026-07-10

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 7:19AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Issue date: 2026-07-10T12:19+00:00

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, western Kentucky, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The first round, or rounds, of heavy rain occurred overnight with southeast MO, southwest IL, and far western KY receiving most of it. Radar estimates show a broad swath of 1 to 3 inches with embedded pockets where storms repeated producing 2 to 3 times that amount in some localities. This super saturated ground will be prime breeding grounds for excessive runoff from additional heavy rains expected later today into tonight, and heading into the weekend.

Flood Warning issued July 9 at 10:02AM CDT until July 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Issue date: 2026-07-09T15:02+00:00

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. .The Patoka River near Princeton is forecast to keep falling. It will fall into minor flood stage tomorrow, and eventually fall below flood stage by next Wednesday, July 15th. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday evening and continue falling to 14.7 feet Sunday, July 19. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.