Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 12:06PM EDT until June 26 at 6:00AM 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Petersburg.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins to flood several
Pike County roads. Many of the following county roads begin to
flood around this level...east of SR 57 include CR 750N...CR 600N
and CR 1000E. Pike county road subject to flooding west of SR 57
include...CR 250 W...CR 400W...CR 675N...CR 700 N...CR 1000w...CR
900W...CR 700W and CR 775W.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday /10:30 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was
18.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday /10:30 AM CDT Tuesday/ was
18.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday evening.
- 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:
Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: