Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2025 - 9:10am
Expires:
April 6, 2025 - 11:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
Patoka River near Princeton affecting Gibson County.
Wabash River at New Harmony affecting White, Gallatin, Gibson,
Wabash and Posey Counties.
.One more round of moderate rainfall can be expected today before we
begin to dry out. The Patoka River is already above flood stage and
will crest late next week. The Wabash River will rise above flood
stage this afternoon and crest on April 14.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal
camping trailers closest to the river become inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.9
feet early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.2 feet on 05/17/2002.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
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