Flood Warning Issued for White River at Edwardsport Affecting Daviess, Gibson, Knox, and Pike Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the White River at Edwardsport. This alert follows rainfall amounts between two and four inches over parts of central and southern Indiana, which have led to significant rises in area rivers.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following counties in Indiana:

• Daviess County
• Gibson County
• Knox County
• Pike County

Specific focus is placed on the White River at Edwardsport and surrounding low-lying areas, including State Road 58 near Elnora.

What You Should Do

Motorists are strictly advised not to attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Residents living in river cabins should monitor water levels closely, as some may need to evacuate if flooding persists. Stay tuned to local weather updates for further developments.

Expected Conditions

Moderate flooding is forecast for the region. The White River at Edwardsport, which was at 6.7 feet on Wednesday morning, is expected to rise above the flood stage of 15.0 feet.

Key impacts include:

• Crest Forecast: The river is expected to reach a crest of 23.0 feet on Sunday morning.
• Infrastructure: At 23.0 feet, State Road 58 near Elnora floods.
• Levee Safety: Water is expected to reach the critical stage for the McGinnis levee.
• Precipitation: Additional rainfall of one to three inches is expected through Thursday morning, which may cause widespread minor river flooding with pockets of moderate flooding in the lower White River basins.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective starting Thursday afternoon, March 5. The river is expected to remain above flood stage until it falls below that level on Thursday, March 12. The warning is currently set to expire at 9:06 PM EDT on March 12.