Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 9 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 8:45am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...
White River at Edwardsport.
White River at Newberry.
White River at Elliston.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
White River at Hazleton.
White River at Petersburg.
.Minor to moderate flooding continue on the White River and minor
flooding continues on the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel due to heavy
rainfall last week. Additional rainfall of one to two inches Tuesday
through Wednesday is expected to bring additional rises on the White
and lengthen the amount of time in flood for the lower White.
Additional flooding is possible on the lower Wabash as well,
depending on the exact location of the rainfall. The crest on the
White is near Edwardsport Monday morning and expected to reach
Hazleton sometime Friday.
* 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 10:45 AM EDT Monday /9:45 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was
23.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Monday /9:45 AM CDT Monday/ was 23.2
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6
feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 1115 PM
EDT /1015 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov