Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 12 at 10:58PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana...
Illinois...
White River at Newberry, Edwardsport, Mount Carmel, Hazleton, and
Petersburg.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Indiana...
White River at Elliston.
.Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River from
Elliston downstream. Secondary crests are now occurring. Flooding
is expected to last as late as the weekend of March 21.
The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday
afternoon and night.
* WHAT...Moderate 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 10:30 PM EDT Thursday /9:30 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was
24.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM EDT Thursday /9:30 PM CDT Thursday/ was
24.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6
feet just after midnight tonight.
- 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.
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 Friday afternoon by around 300
PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Daviess, IN; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Pike, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov