…The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and
location in Indiana…
White River at Newberry.
…The Flood Warning continues for the following river and locations
in Indiana…
White River at Edwardsport, Petersburg, Hazleton, and Elliston.
.As of Wednesday evening minor flooding continues on the White River
from Elliston southward, which will last as late as this weekend.
The crest is between Edwardsport and Hazleton. Flooding ended on
the East Fork White River this afternoon.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…White River at Edwardsport.
* WHEN…Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 18.0 feet, Old Vincennes Road and State Road 358 in
Daviess County and Schaefer Road in Knox County are impassable.
High water affects agricultural bottomlands. During agricultural
season this level is of concern to farmers on the unprotected
areas along the river. High water affects river cabins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:00 PM EDT Wednesday /6:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
was 18.1 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM EDT Wednesday /6:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ was
18.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Saturday morning.
– Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood