Flood Warning for Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN +1 more
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins to flood several Pike County roads. Many of the following county roads begin to flood around this level...east of SR 57 include CR 750N...CR...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along portions of the White River at Edwardsport, Elliston, Petersburg, and Hazleton. Points are expected to crest midweek and begin to fall below flood stage by Friday morning.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
White River at Petersburg.
WHEN
Until Friday morning.
IMPACTS
At 18.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins to flood several Pike County roads. Many of the following county roads begin to flood around this level...east of SR 57 include CR 750N...CR 600N and CR 1000E. Pike county road subject to flooding west of SR 57 include...CR 250 W...CR 400W...CR 675N...CR 700 N...CR 1000w...CR 900W...CR 700W and CR 775W.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday /10:30 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 18.2 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday /10:30 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 18.2 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.