Alertes en vigueurVincennes, IN

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana East Fork White River at Shoals. East Fork White River near Bedford. East Fork White River near Rivervale. East Fork White River at Williams. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. .Minor lowland flooding continues along lower portions of the East Fork White River and the lower White River. Additional rainfall this afternoon through Wednesday could cause additional rises particularly on the East Fork White. Both rivers have crest but minor flooding could continue into Friday on lower ends of the East Fork and well into the weekend on the lower White.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Petersburg.
When: Until early Sunday afternoon.
Impacts: At 23.0 feet, Extensive flooding is progress affecting agricultural and rural residential areas. Several rural county roads extensively flooded including Bottoms RdBrothers Rd and E. Governor Rd in Knox County. A few residents may move out in an area locally known as Dodge City. Several small oil fields are inaccessible. During agricultural season much flood damage can occur. High water isolates some river cabin residents.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday /8:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 22.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday /8:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 22.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1115 PM EDT /1015 PM CDT/.