Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 11:31AM EDT until May 16 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 8:31am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
Wabash River at Riverton, and Mount Carmel.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Illinois...
White River at Edwardsport, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg, and
Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
.Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches across southern and central
portions of Indiana has prolonged flooding along the lower White and
Wabash rivers. Some of these points may experience a second crest
early next week before falling back below flood stage.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 16.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Most of the low bottomlands flood.
Flooding begins in higher bottomlands. High water affects any
residents in Pottsville river cabins. Pottsville Road...North C
Street on river side of railroad tracks and Catt Street near U.S.
Highway 41 are flooded. Water is near or starting on Giro Road in
the vicinity of submerged Pottsville Road. Oil stripped fields
flood. Flood gates must be installed at Hazleton.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8
feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Saturday, May 16.
- 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 late tonight by around 245 AM
EDT /145 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN; Knox, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov