Station Name: BIG RACCOON CREEK AT FERNDALE, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 627 feet

Nearest Address:
8810 Ferndale Rd
Ferndale, IN 47872
Parke County

GPS Coordinates: 39.71116667, -87.0712778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 10:47PM EDT until July 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 10:47 PM
Expires: Tue July 28, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Parke County in west central Indiana... * WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1047 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rockville, Rosedale, Bloomingdale and Bridgeton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 27 at 8:05PM EDT until July 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 8:05 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 9:15 PM

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 521 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA JACKSON IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA JENNINGS IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA DAVIESS GREENE KNOX MARTIN SULLIVAN IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA CLAY FOUNTAIN PARKE VERMILLION VIGO WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATTICA, BLOOMFIELD, BRAZIL, CARLISLE, CLINTON, COVINGTON, FAIRVIEW PARK, FARMERSBURG, JASONVILLE, LINTON, LOOGOOTEE, MONTEZUMA, NORTH VERNON, ROCKVILLE, ROSEDALE, SEYMOUR, SHELBURN, SHOALS, SULLIVAN, TERRE HAUTE, VEEDERSBURG, VINCENNES, WASHINGTON, WEST LEBANON, WILLIAMSPORT, AND WORTHINGTON.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 7:51PM EDT until July 27 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 7:51 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 8:45 PM

SVRIND The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Fountain County in west central Indiana... Western Warren County in west central Indiana... Northwestern Vermillion County in west central Indiana... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 750 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Vermilion Regional Airport, or 10 miles northeast of Danville, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Covington, Veedersburg, Cayuga, West Lebanon, Kingman, Perrysville, State Line City, Wallace, Pence, Foster, Yeddo, Gessie, and Lodi. This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 1 and 16.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 7:36PM EDT until July 27 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 7:36 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 8:30 PM

SVRIND The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Vigo County in west central Indiana... Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana... * Until 830 PM EDT. * At 736 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of Vermilion, or 8 miles west of Terre Haute, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Terre Haute, Sullivan, West Terre Haute, Shelburn, Prairieton, Prairie Creek, Farmersburg, Dugger, Hymera, Fairbanks, Merom, Riley, Graysville, Pimento, Turtle Creek Reservoir, North Terre Haute, Indiana State University, and Sandford. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 16.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 6:59PM CDT until July 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 7:59 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 11:00 PM

FFWILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Clark County in east central Illinois... Edgar County in east central Illinois... * Until 1000 PM CDT. * At 658 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported flooded roads with vehicles stuck near Central Street and Crawford Street in Paris IL. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paris, Marshall, Vermilion, Edgar County Airport, Edgar, Redmon, Oliver, Dennison, Clarksville and Lincoln Trail State Park. This includes the following State Parks... Lincoln Trail State Park. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 138 and 154.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.