Flood Warning for Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN +1 more
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Flooding of low agricultural fields begin. Daviess CR 375 WN and North River Rd in Knox County located inside the levees are flooded. Where: White River at...
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 Edwardsport.
WHEN
Until early tomorrow afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 15.0 feet, Flooding of low agricultural fields begin. Daviess CR 375 WN and North River Rd in Knox County located inside the levees are flooded.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:00 AM EDT Tuesday /6:00 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 15.4 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Tuesday /6:00 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 15.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. Flood stage is 15.0 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/.