Flood Warning Issued for Daviess, Greene, and Knox Counties Along White River

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the White River at Newberry. This alert follows multiple rounds of rainfall expected to bring minor flooding to area rivers and streams in central Indiana.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Indiana:

• Daviess County
• Greene County
• Knox County

Specific focus is placed on the White River at Newberry, with additional monitoring for the East Fork White River at Seymour and the White River at Elliston.

What You Should Do

Motorists are strictly advised not to attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Residents near the river should monitor local conditions and stay tuned for updates, as the next statement is expected to be issued by 3:45 AM EST.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 13.0 feet on Thursday morning. Current forecasts predict a crest of 17.5 feet by Saturday morning.

At a stage of 17.0 feet, flood waters are expected to block access and begin surrounding approximately 5 to 10 river cabins on the south side of the river, just southwest of Newberry. Rainfall totals of 3 to 4 inches are expected through Friday morning, with additional rainfall likely to increase crests and duration.

Timeline

• Onset: Thursday, March 5, at 8:23 AM EST
• Expected Crest: Saturday morning, March 7
• Warning Expiration: Tuesday, March 10, at 5:00 PM EST