Severe flooding is anticipated in several counties across Indiana and Illinois as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple flood warnings effective from 9 May 2026. The warnings highlight the urgency of the situation, with residents advised to take immediate precautions.
The flood warnings were issued for the following areas:
- Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN - Effective until 10 May 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT.
- Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN - Effective until 11 May 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT.
- Daviess, IN; Greene, IN; Knox, IN - Effective until 12 May 2026 at 2:51 AM EDT.
- Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN - Effective until 12 May 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN - Effective until 13 May 2026 at 4:34 AM EDT.
- Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN - Effective until 15 May 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT.
- Gibson, IN; Knox, IN - Effective until 16 May 2026 at 6:48 PM EDT.
- Johnson, IN - Effective until 9 May 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to heed the warnings and take necessary precautions. The NWS advises, "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." It is especially important to be cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional statements from the NWS are expected to be issued as the situation develops, with the next updates anticipated late tonight.
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