Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 4 at 10:26AM CDT until July 9 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 8:26am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
Patoka River near Princeton affecting Gibson County.
.Major flooding continues on the Pakota River near Princeton. The
river is cresting near 24.0 feet. This is slightly higher than the
crest observed in April, 2025, and almost a foot less than the flood
of record, which occurred in May, 2011. Major flood impacts are
forecast to continue through this weekend, after which water levels
are expected to fall more significantly.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 24.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning and continue falling to 10.3 feet
Tuesday, July 14.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: