Flood Warning for Gibson, IN
What: Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. Impacts: At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated. Where: Patoka River near...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. .Major flooding is occurring on the Pakota River near Princeton. The forecast crest is still 23.8 feet. This would be a bit higher than the crest observed in April, 2025, and about a foot less than the flood of record, which occurred in May, 2011. Major flood impacts are forecast to continue until this weekend, when water levels will begin to fall. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Major flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
WHERE
Patoka River near Princeton.
WHEN
Until early Wednesday morning.
IMPACTS
At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.5 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 23.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0 feet on 03/16/2006. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.