Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 11:31AM CDT until July 8 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 9:31am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
Patoka River near Princeton affecting Gibson County.
.Recent torrential rainfall received across the basin will keep the
Patoka River near Princeton in moderate flood through the rest of
this week.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday, July 08.
* 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 Monday the stage was 20.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.3
feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday, July 07.
- 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.
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.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: