Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 11:54AM EDT until March 22 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 8:54am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
White River at Petersburg.
White River at Edwardsport.
White River at Elliston.
White River at Hazleton.
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
.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 next weekend or Monday, March 23 for
lower portions of the White River.
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 Sunday, March 22.
* 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 Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
24.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 24.5
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.3
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday, March 21.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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