Flood Warning Issued for White River at Hazleton Affecting Gibson and Knox Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the White River at Hazleton. This alert was issued on March 4 at 11:00 PM EST and is effective from Friday afternoon until further notice.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Indiana:

• Gibson County
• Knox County
• White River at Hazleton

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay tuned to further developments by listening to local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio. Use extreme caution when traveling at night when the dangers of flooding are harder to recognize. Officials advise the public to avoid flooded areas.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the White River. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen across central Indiana, with up to 2 inches in south-central Indiana. These conditions have caused creeks to rise, with rivers expected to follow.

Key numerical data includes:

• Flood Stage: 16.0 feet
• Forecast Crest: 23.6 feet on Wednesday, March 11
• Impacts: At these levels, most local roads flood, several oil fields become inaccessible, and some river cabin residents may need to evacuate. Significant agricultural damage is common at levels near 24.0 feet.

Timeline

• Alert Effective: Friday afternoon, March 6, 2026
• Expected Crest: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
• Duration: The warning remains in effect until further notice. The next official statement is expected Thursday afternoon.