Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 8 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 9:03am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...
White River at Edwardsport, and Newberry.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
White River at Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg.
.Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of
central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread minor to
moderate flooding across the Lower White basin. Additional rainfall
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 25.0 feet, A very significant flood is in progress.
Emergency flood fighting may be needed. Evacuations would begin
from river cabins in Dodge City. Livestock must be moved.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Sunday /10:30 AM CDT Sunday/ the stage was
22.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Sunday /10:30 AM CDT Sunday/ was 22.2
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.1
feet Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM
EDT /215 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov