Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 1:05PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 10:05am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
White River at Elliston.
White River at Newberry.
White River at Edwardsport.
White River at Petersburg.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
White River at Spencer.
White River at Hazleton.
.Rainfall amounts of 0.75 to two inches this afternoon and overnight
combined with two to nearly four inches over much of central and
southern Indiana yesterday will bring minor flooding to portions of
the East Fork White and middle to lower White River basins. Minor
flooding developing on the lower Wabash is possible as well, but
confidence is lower there. Locally higher amounts may cause rises
that are higher than current crests indicate, and those with
interests along area rivers should keep updated with the latest
information as additional forecasts and warnings are issued.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon 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 is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 21.5
feet Sunday morning.
- 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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM
EDT /1000 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN; Knox, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: