Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:04PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 9:04am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton,
Petersburg.
.Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last couple
of days 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 23.0 feet early Monday
morning. It will then fall early Tuesday morning. It will
rise to 22.9 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall
again but remain above flood stage.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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 315 AM
EDT /215 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN; Knox, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov