Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 12 at 12:07PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 9:07am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
White River at Edwardsport.
White River at Elliston.
White River at Hazleton.
White River at Petersburg.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
.Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and minor
flooding continues on the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. Additional
rainfall of half an inch to 1.25 inches from this morning through
Friday morning was included in the forecast. The initial crest on
the White is at Petersburg, but an additional lower crest is
expected to start working its way down the river Thursday and bring
minor flooding back to Elliston by Thursday evening. The crest on
the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 24.8 feet, Water begins to come in the street at the
corner of West 2nd Street and Brown Street in the town of
Hazleton. A six inch water pump is installed at 2nd and Brown
Street to keep water off the streets.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall and remain below
flood stage.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued around 1100 PM.late tonight by
around midnight EDT /1100 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN; Knox, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov