Active AlertsWinslow, IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana East Fork White River at Williams. East Fork White River near Bedford. East Fork White River near Rivervale. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this past week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Dry weather is expected through Tuesday night, followed by light precipitation Wednesday. The crest on the White River on Monday was near Hazleton, and on the East Fork White River the crest was just past Bedford.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Petersburg.
When: Until Monday, June 01.
Impacts: At 23.0 feet, Extensive flooding is progress affecting agricultural and rural residential areas. Several rural county roads extensively flooded including Bottoms RdBrothers Rd and E. Governor Rd in Knox County. A few residents may move out in an area locally known as Dodge City. Several small oil fields are inaccessible. During agricultural season much flood damage can occur. High water isolates some river cabin residents.
Additional Details: - At 9:30 PM EDT Monday /8:30 PM CDT Monday/ the stage was 22.6 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Monday /8:30 PM CDT Monday/ was 22.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Tuesday morning by around 1100 AM EDT /1000 AM CDT/.