Flood Warning for Gibson, IN; Knox, IN
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Floodwaters cover much low ground in agricultural season. Low lying oil fields...Pottsville Road and possibly a few other low rural roads flood. High water isolates Pottstown, a river cabin...
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 forecast.
WHERE
White River at Hazleton.
WHEN
Until Thursday evening.
IMPACTS
At 18.0 feet, Floodwaters cover much low ground in agricultural season. Low lying oil fields...Pottsville Road and possibly a few other low rural roads flood. High water isolates Pottstown, a river cabin community.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
There is no current observed data. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. 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/.