Flood Warning Issued for White River in Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike Counties IN
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A Flood Warning is in effect until early Friday morning for the White River at Petersburg and other Indiana locations due to minor flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike Counties, IN
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis IN
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Indianapolis IN (NOAA). Effective from August 22 at 12:18PM EDT through August 28 at 2:00AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Daviess, Gibson, Knox, and Pike counties in Indiana. White River at Newberry, Petersburg, Hazleton, Spencer, Elliston, and Edwardsport.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring and forecast on the White River. At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. Crest expected at 19.6 feet early Tuesday morning.
Timeline
Alert effective August 22 at 12:18PM EDT. Minor flooding occurring from Spencer southward. River crest at Newberry as of noon Saturday, reaching Edwardsport Sunday morning, Petersburg Sunday night, and Hazleton Tuesday evening. Flooding predicted to conclude Friday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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