Flood Warning Issued for Gibson and Knox Counties in Indiana
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NOAA issued it on May 9, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Gibson and Knox Counties in Indiana, expecting minor flooding along the White River starting Wednesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Indiana
- Issued
- May 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Indiana.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis IN. This alert is for minor flooding and is effective from Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Gibson County, IN, and Knox County, IN, specifically impacting areas along the White River, including at Hazleton, Edwardsport, Elliston, Petersburg, and Newberry.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast due to rainfall amounts of two to five inches over the last day, with additional rainfall of half an inch to 1.5 inches expected. The White River at Hazleton is expected to rise above the flood stage of 16.0 feet, cresting at 22.2 feet.
Timeline
The alert is effective from Wednesday afternoon on April 29, 2026, and will continue until further notice. The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon and crest on May 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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