Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 11:51AM CDT until July 6 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 9:51am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...
Patoka River near Princeton affecting Gibson County.
.Very heavy rainfall across the Patoka River basin has resulted in
flooding developing at Princeton. The most recent forecast has a
secondary crest into moderate flood levels, peaking at 20.4 feet on
Thursday. Additional fluctuations are possible depending how much
more rain falls over the next 12 to 18 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton.
* WHEN...Until Monday, July 06.
* 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 18.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Saturday was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 19.3 feet this evening. It
will then fall tomorrow evening. It will rise to 20.4 feet
early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, July 06.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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
Sender: