Flood Warning Issued for White River at Hazleton Affecting Gibson and Knox Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 the White River at Hazleton, with minor flooding expected to begin Friday afternoon following heavy rainfall across Indiana.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Indiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Indiana.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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