Flood Warning Issued for Wabash River Near Bluffton, Indiana
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Wabash River near Bluffton, Indiana, effective from early Thursday morning through Friday morning.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 6:55 p.m. ET
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Aug 20, 2026, 6:56 p.m. ET
Flood Warning Issued for Wabash River near Bluffton IN
The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the Wabash River near Bluffton IN, effective from early Thursday morning, August 20, 2026, through Friday morning, August 21, 2026. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
At 10.0 feet, the river reaches flood stage, and flooding of agricultural land begins. The Weather Service advises motorists not to drive around barricades or through flooded areas, and to be especially cautious at night when flood dangers are harder to recognize.
The warning was issued at 12:19 a.m. EDT on August 20. Detailed river forecasts are available at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The statement will be updated within 12 to 24 hours.
Aug 20, 2026, 6:55 p.m. ETFirst report
NWS Issues Flood Warning for Wabash River Near Bluffton
The National Weather Service Northern Indiana issued an official flood warning on August 20, 2026, for the Wabash River near Bluffton, Indiana, covering 1 zone. The warning began at 12:19 AM EDT on August 20, 2026, and expires at 8:00 AM EDT on August 21, 2026. Official records state that minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. At 10.0 feet, the river reaches flood stage and flooding of agricultural land begins. The agency advises that motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas, urging extra caution at night when flooding hazards are harder to recognize. Additional river forecasts are available at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes, and the official statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.
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