Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 8 at 9:44AM CDT until July 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 7:44am
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
Patoka River near Princeton.
.The Patoka River near Princeton has fallen to moderate flood stage
and is forecast to eventually fall below flood stage next Wednesday,
July 15th.
For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal
camping trailers closest to the river become inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday, July 15th and continue falling to 16.6 feet Saturday,
July 18th.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6
feet on 11/21/1993.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: