Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 12:06PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...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
Instruction:
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/.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN; Knox, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: