NWS Warns of Blocked Roads and Potential Evacuations Near Wabash River
The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued updated impact details for flooding along the Wabash River near Linn Grove.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 3:23 a.m. ET
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Aug 20, 2026, 3:23 a.m. ETFirst report
National Weather Service Issues Flood Warning for Wabash River Near Linn Grove
The National Weather Service Northern Indiana issued a flood warning on August 13, 2026, for one zone along the Wabash River near Linn Grove. The warning starts at 1:24 AM EDT on August 13, 2026, and expires at 12:30 AM EDT on August 22, 2026, with flooding expected from late tonight to early Monday morning.
According to official records, minor flooding is forecast, approaching the flood of record. At 14.0 feet, secondary roads are blocked, and roads near the east side of Geneva begin to flood. Official records state that some evacuations may be required and property needs to be transferred to higher ground.
The National Weather Service Northern Indiana advised people to turn around and not drown when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information and detailed river forecasts are available at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The agency will issue its next statement on Thursday morning at 1045 AM EDT.
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