Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 12:02PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 9:02am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...
White River at Petersburg.
White River at Hazleton.
.Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of
central and southern Indiana will bring moderate flooding to the
lower White River. Additional rainfall over the weekend and next
week could lengthen the amount of time the river remains in flood.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Petersburg.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 24.3 feet, During April 2013 when Petersburg reached
this level, the water only reached the white line of SR 257 south
of Washington, but never closed the road. Shoals only went to
11.67 feet during April 2013. This is the first that locals can
remember such a high stage for Petersburg and SR 257 remaining
open.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EST Thursday /10:30 AM CST Thursday/ the stage
was 13.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 24.4
feet early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 this evening by around 1100 PM
EST /1000 PM CST/.
Area Description:
Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov