Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:07PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 5:07pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and
locations in Indiana...
White River at Petersburg, Edwardsport, Newberry, and Spencer.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and locations
in Indiana...
White River at Elliston and Hazleton.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days
combined with light to moderate rainfall today is bringing
widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern
Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of
rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the
flooding last longer and bring higher crests.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, In agricultural season, extensive flooding
of bottomlands and some of the higher bottomlands is in progress.
High water surrounds residents in river cabins. Oil fields and
local roads flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 22.0 feet Saturday evening.
It will then fall Sunday morning. It will rise to 22.0 feet
early Monday morning. It will then fall again but remain
above flood stage.
- 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 Thursday afternoon by around 200
PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN; Knox, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov