< Flood Warning 03/05/2026 09:02 Indiana

Flood Warning 03/05/2026 09:02 Indiana

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 Hazleton. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, A flood of this height causes great agricultural damage from June through August. Some river cabin residents evacuate. Most local roads flood. Several oil fields are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 24.1 feet early Wednesday morning. - 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: 
Gibson, IN; Knox, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov