Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 9:23PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
White River at Edwardsport, Spencer, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton,
and Petersburg.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
.Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of
central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate
flooding across the East Fork White and lower White basins and their
tributaries. Minor flooding is expected in the lowest reach of the
Wabash River at Mount Carmel starting Saturday night. Additional
rainfall over the weekend and next week could lengthen the amount of
time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises next week.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Petersburg.
* WHEN...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 8:45 PM EST Friday /7:45 PM CST Friday/ the stage was 19.4
feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EST Friday /7:45 PM CST Friday/ was 19.4
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4
feet early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Saturday afternoon by around 200
PM EST /100 PM CST/.
Area Description:
Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov