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River Flood Warning 310, NWS Indianapolis, IN

December 15, 2018Wabash County, Illinois; Gibson County, Knox County, Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this river flood warning at Dec 15, 2018, 9:42 PM CST for Wabash County, Illinois; Gibson County, Knox County, Indiana. It took effect at Dec 16, 2018, 7:00 PM CST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2018, 9:42 PM CST (03:42 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 16, 2018, 7:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 22, 2018, 5:52 PM CST
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Indianapolis, IN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Wabash County, IL, Gibson County, IN, Knox County, IN

The radar

The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point White River (IN) at Hazleton (HAZI3).

Action stage
12 ft
Minor stage
16 ft
Moderate stage
24 ft
Major stage
28 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

468 
WGUS43 KIND 160342
FLWIND
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1042 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood 
Warning for portions of the following waterways in southern 
Indiana...

  East Fork White River...White River...Wabash River...

.Lowland flooding will begin to develop during the rest of the 
weekend in southern Indiana along the East Fork White, White, and 
Wabash Rivers as a result of rainfall that was most concentrated in 
that part of the state Friday night through Saturday evening. Radar 
estimates as of this evening indicate 1 to 2 inches fell, with 
isolated amounts around 3 inches.  Significant flooding is not 
expected.  Flood crests are expected to be up to four feet above 
flood stage and not end until as late as Saturday, December 22.

Flooding will affect some local and state roads, agricultural 
land, and some river parks and/or cabins.


Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



INC071-093-175-160442-
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/SERI3.1.ER.181216T0954Z.181217T0000Z.181218T2217Z.NO/
1042 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the East Fork White River at Seymour.
* from late tonight to late Tuesday night.
* At  8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late tonight and continue to 
  rise to near 14.9 feet by Sunday evening.  It will fall below flood
  stage by Tuesday afternoon.
* At 15.0 feet...Lowland agricultural flooding in progress.  County 
  road 725 N (near Rockford) floods.  Indiana 258 east of Cortland 
  may flood.  On December 8 2014...about an inch of water flowed over
  Reddington Street near the East Fork White River Bridge as the 
  river crested.

&&

LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
      3893 8604 3906 8587             

$$

INC027-051-083-125-160442-
/O.NEW.KIND.FL.W.0308.181216T1003Z-181219T1630Z/
/FREI3.1.ER.181216T1003Z.181217T0600Z.181219T0430Z.NO/
1042 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the White River at Edwardsport.
* from late tonight to Wednesday morning.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late tonight and continue to 
  rise to near 17.7 feet by late Sunday night.  It will fall below 
  flood stage by Tuesday evening.
* At 17.5 feet...Flooding closes Old Vincennes Road.  High water 
  crosses SR 358 on the Daviess County side just west of the levee.  
  Flooding begins to affect higher bottomlands.  Residential property
  of river cabins begins to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8712 3877 8723 3855 8723 3855 8726
      3879 8729 3887 8715             

$$

ILC185-INC027-051-083-125-160442-
/O.NEW.KIND.FL.W.0309.181216T0907Z-181222T1200Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.181216T0907Z.181218T0600Z.181222T0000Z.NO/
1042 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the White River at Petersburg.
* from late tonight to Saturday December 22.
* At  9:30 PM Saturday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late tonight and continue to 
  rise to near 19.1 feet by Tuesday morning.  It will fall below 
  flood stage by Friday evening.
* At 19.0 feet...Low bottomlands flood and flooding begins on higher 
  bottomlands.  State Road 257 may begin to flood if Shoals gage 
  reading is over 17 feet.  Private levees may be overtopped in many 
  cases.

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8722 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723   

$$

ILC185-INC051-083-160442-
/O.NEW.KIND.FL.W.0310.181217T0100Z-181223T1330Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.181217T0100Z.181218T1800Z.181223T0130Z.NO/
942 PM CST Sat Dec 15 2018

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the White River at Hazleton.
* from Sunday evening to Sunday December 23.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...It is forecast to rise above flood stage Sunday evening,
  crest at 19.8 feet Tuesday afternoon and then fall below flood 
  stage by Saturday December 22.
* At 20.0 feet...Most of the low bottomlands flood. Flooding begins in
  higher bottomlands. High water affects any residents in Pottsville 
  river cabins. Pottsville Road...North C Street on river side of 
  railroad tracks and Catt Street near U. S. Highway 41 are flooded. 
  Water is near or starting on Giro Road in the vicinity of submerged
  Pottsville Road. Oil stripped fields flood. Flood gates must be 
  installed at Hazleton.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$

ILC047-059-185-193-INC051-083-129-160442-
/O.NEW.KIND.FL.W.0311.181217T0600Z-181221T1200Z/
/MCRI2.1.ER.181217T0600Z.181218T1200Z.181221T0000Z.NO/
942 PM CST Sat Dec 15 2018

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* from late Sunday night to Friday morning.
* At  8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Sunday night and continue
  to rise to near 21.3 feet by Tuesday afternoon.  It will fall below
  flood stage by Thursday evening.
* At 21.0 feet...River Road in the Mount Carmel, Illinois area begins 
  to flood.  Lowland flooding in progress.  A few local river roads 
  are closed by high water.  

&&

LAT...LON 3846 8765 3828 8781 3822 8794 3822 8800
      3827 8800 3847 8777             

$$
10 follow-up statements
272 
WGUS83 KIND 160357
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1057 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterways 
in Indiana...

  East Fork White River...Wabash River...White River...Youngs Creek...


.Lowland flooding will begin to develop during the rest of the 
weekend in southern Indiana along the East Fork White, White, and 
Wabash Rivers...and on Youngs Creek in central Indiana...as a 
result of rainfall that was most concentrated in southern Indiana. 
Radar estimates as of this evening indicate 1 to 2 inches fell, with 
isolated amounts around 3 inches.  Significant flooding is not 
expected.  Flood crests are expected to be up to four feet above 
flood stage and not end until as late as Saturday, December 22.

Flooding will affect some local and state roads, agricultural 
land, and some river parks and/or cabins.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



INC071-093-175-170356-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0307.181216T0954Z-181219T1017Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.181216T0954Z.181217T0000Z.181218T2217Z.NO/
1057 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The East Fork White River at Seymour.
* from late tonight to late Tuesday night.
* At  9:45 PM Saturday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late tonight and continue to 
  rise to near 14.9 feet by Sunday evening.  It will fall below flood
  stage by Tuesday afternoon.
* At 15.0 feet...Lowland agricultural flooding in progress.  County 
  road 725 N (near Rockford) floods.  Indiana 258 east of Cortland 
  may flood.  On December 8 2014...about an inch of water flowed over
  Reddington Street near the East Fork White River Bridge as the 
  river crested.

&&

LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
      3893 8604 3906 8587             

$$

INC081-170356-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0312.181216T0455Z-181217T1430Z/
/AMTI3.1.ER.181216T0455Z.181216T1600Z.181217T0830Z.NO/
1057 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Youngs Creek at Amity.
* until Monday morning.
* At 10:15 PM Saturday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 7.5 feet by Sunday morning.  It will fall below flood 
  stage by late Sunday night.
* At 7.0 feet...Youngs Creek at flood stage.  Most low areas along 
  creek are flooded.   Approaches to CR 400S bridge over Youngs Creek
  begin to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3945 8602 3943 8599 3938 8598 3937 8602
      3942 8602 3945 8605             

$$

INC027-051-083-125-170356-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0308.181216T1003Z-181219T1630Z/
/FREI3.1.ER.181216T1003Z.181217T0600Z.181219T0430Z.NO/
1057 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Edwardsport.
* from late tonight to Wednesday morning.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late tonight and continue to 
  rise to near 17.7 feet by late Sunday night.  It will fall below 
  flood stage by Tuesday evening.
* At 17.5 feet...Flooding closes Old Vincennes Road.  High water 
  crosses SR 358 on the Daviess County side just west of the levee.  
  Flooding begins to affect higher bottomlands.  Residential property
  of river cabins begins to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8712 3877 8723 3855 8723 3855 8726
      3879 8729 3887 8715             

$$

ILC185-INC027-051-083-125-170356-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0309.181216T0907Z-181222T1200Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.181216T0907Z.181218T0600Z.181222T0000Z.NO/
1057 PM EST Sat Dec 15 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Petersburg.
* from late tonight to Saturday December 22.
* At 10:30 PM Saturday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late tonight and continue to 
  rise to near 19.1 feet by Tuesday morning.  It will fall below 
  flood stage by Friday evening.
* At 19.0 feet...Low bottomlands flood and flooding begins on higher 
  bottomlands.  State Road 257 may begin to flood if Shoals gage 
  reading is over 17 feet.  Private levees may be overtopped in many 
  cases.

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8722 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723   

$$

ILC185-INC051-083-170356-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0310.181217T0100Z-181223T1330Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.181217T0100Z.181218T1800Z.181223T0130Z.NO/
957 PM CST Sat Dec 15 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* from Sunday evening to Sunday December 23.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is forecast to rise above flood stage Sunday evening,
  crest at 19.8 feet Tuesday afternoon, and then fall below flood 
  stage by Saturday December 22.
* At 20.0 feet...Most of the low bottomlands flood. Flooding begins in
  higher bottomlands. High water affects any residents in Pottsville 
  river cabins. Pottsville Road...North C Street on river side of 
  railroad tracks and Catt Street near U. S. Highway 41 are flooded. 
  Water is near or starting on Giro Road in the vicinity of submerged
  Pottsville Road. Oil stripped fields flood. Flood gates must be 
  installed at Hazleton.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$

ILC047-059-185-193-INC051-083-129-170356-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0311.181217T0600Z-181221T1200Z/
/MCRI2.1.ER.181217T0600Z.181218T1200Z.181221T0000Z.NO/
957 PM CST Sat Dec 15 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* from late Sunday night to Friday morning.
* At  8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Sunday night and continue
  to rise to near 21.3 feet by Tuesday afternoon.  It will fall below
  flood stage by Thursday evening.
* At 21.0 feet...River Road in the Mount Carmel, Illinois area begins 
  to flood.  Lowland flooding in progress.  A few local river roads 
  are closed by high water.  

&&

LAT...LON 3846 8765 3828 8781 3822 8794 3822 8800
      3827 8800 3847 8777             

$$
041 
WGUS83 KIND 161957
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
257 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterways 
in Indiana...

  East Fork White River...Wabash River...White River...


.Flooding has begun to develop as of Sunday along portions of the 
White and East Fork White Rivers and may develop along portions of 
the Wabash in southern Indiana.  Up to 3 inches of rain fell in 
southern Indiana over the last few days which will lead to rising 
rivers. Closer to half an inch fell in central Indiana. No rain is 
expected over the next few days. Significant flooding is not 
expected.  Flood crests are expected to be up to 3 feet above 
flood stage.

Flooding will affect some local and state roads, agricultural 
land, and some river parks and/or cabins.



Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



INC071-093-175-171957-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0307.000000T0000Z-181219T0000Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.181216T0705Z.181216T1845Z.181218T1200Z.NO/
257 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The East Fork White River at Seymour.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At  1:45 PM Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will continue to fall to below flood stage by Tuesday
  morning.
* At 15.0 feet...Lowland agricultural flooding in progress.  County 
  road 725 N (near Rockford) floods.  Indiana 258 east of Cortland 
  may flood.  On December 8 2014...about an inch of water flowed over
  Reddington Street near the East Fork White River Bridge as the 
  river crested.

&&

LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
      3893 8604 3906 8587             

$$

INC027-051-083-125-171957-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0308.000000T0000Z-181219T0824Z/
/FREI3.1.ER.181216T1714Z.181217T1200Z.181218T2024Z.NO/
257 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Edwardsport.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At  1:00 PM Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will rise to near 16.8 feet by Monday morning then 
  begin falling. It will fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon.
* At 17.5 feet...Flooding closes Old Vincennes Road.  High water 
  crosses SR 358 on the Daviess County side just west of the levee.  
  Flooding begins to affect higher bottomlands.  Residential property
  of river cabins begins to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8712 3877 8723 3855 8723 3855 8726
      3879 8729 3887 8715             

$$

ILC185-INC027-051-083-125-171957-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0309.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.181216T2130Z.181219T0000Z.181221T1800Z.NO/
257 PM EST Sun Dec 16 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Petersburg.
* until late Friday night.
* At  2:30 PM Sunday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 17.8 feet by Tuesday evening.  It will fall below 
  flood stage by Friday afternoon.
* At 18.0 feet...Lowland flooding begins to flood several Pike County 
  roads.  Many of the following county roads begin to flood around 
  this level...east of SR 57 include CR 750N...CR 600N and CR 1000E.
  Pike county road subject to flooding west of SR 57 include...CR 250
  W...CR 400W...CR 675N...CR 700 N...CR  1000w...CR 900W...CR 700W 
  and CR 775W.

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8722 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723   

$$

ILC185-INC051-083-171957-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0310.181217T0800Z-181223T1500Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.181217T0800Z.181219T1200Z.181223T0300Z.NO/
157 PM CST Sun Dec 16 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* from late tonight to Sunday December 23.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is forecast to rise above flood stage late tonight, 
  crest at 18.6 feet Wednesday morning, and then fall below flood 
  stage by Saturday evening.
* At 19.0 feet...Flood waters cover the Hazleton softball field. 
  Pottsville Road is underwater and impassable.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$

ILC047-059-185-193-INC051-083-129-171957-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0311.181218T0600Z-181219T1800Z/
/MCRI2.1.ER.181218T0600Z.181218T1800Z.181219T0600Z.NO/
157 PM CST Sun Dec 16 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* from late Monday night to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 12:45 PM Sunday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Monday night and continue
  to rise to near 19.2 feet by Tuesday afternoon.  It will fall below
  flood stage by late Tuesday night.
* At 20.0 feet...River is bankfull in all locations.  All oil field 
  production ceases with the exception of pumping units on 
  substructures.  Access to these are by boat only.  Agricultural 
  losses increase dramatically.  Farmers move livestock to higher 
  ground.  City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year 
  round.

&&

LAT...LON 3846 8765 3828 8781 3822 8794 3822 8800
      3827 8800 3847 8777             

$$
289 
WGUS83 KIND 171720
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1220 PM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterways 
in Indiana...

  East Fork White River...White River...

.Flooding is continuing along portions of the White and East Fork 
White Rivers. Up to 3 inches of rain fell in southern Indiana over 
the last few days which led to rising rivers. Closer to half an inch 
fell in central Indiana. No additional rain is expected until 
Thursday. Significant flooding is not expected.  Flood crests are 
expected to be up to 3 feet above flood stage.

Flooding will affect some local and state roads, agricultural 
land, and some river parks and/or cabins.


Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



INC071-093-175-181719-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0307.000000T0000Z-181218T2300Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.181216T0705Z.181216T2330Z.181218T1100Z.NO/
1220 PM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The East Fork White River at Seymour.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 10:45 AM Monday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will continue to fall to below flood stage by Tuesday
  morning.
* At 14.0 feet...Pasture lands...agricultural lands and several County
  and State Roads begin to flood.  High water isolates a few river 
  cabins.  State Road 235 east of Medora and county roads near 
  Shields and Vallonia flood.  Roads that begin to flood include 258 
  east of Cortland...County Road 725 N just north of the gaging site 
  and Ewing Road near Brownstown.

&&

LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
      3893 8604 3906 8587             

$$

INC027-051-083-125-181200-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0308.000000T0000Z-181218T1200Z/
/FREI3.1.ER.181216T1714Z.181217T0600Z.181218T0000Z.NO/
1220 PM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Edwardsport.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At  7:00 AM Monday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will continue to fall to below flood stage by this 
  evening.
* At 16.0 feet...Old Vincennes Road and residential property in this 
  area begin to flood.  Flooding of low agricultural fields occurs 
  along portions of the river.

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8712 3877 8723 3855 8723 3855 8726
      3879 8729 3887 8715             

$$

ILC185-INC027-051-083-125-181719-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0309.000000T0000Z-181220T1800Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.181216T2010Z.181218T1200Z.181220T0600Z.NO/
1220 PM EST Mon Dec 17 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Petersburg.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At 11:30 AM Monday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will rise to near 18.1 feet by Tuesday morning then 
  begin falling. It will fall below flood stage late Wednesday night.
* At 18.0 feet...Lowland flooding begins to flood several Pike County 
  roads.  Many of the following county roads begin to flood around 
  this level...east of SR 57 include CR 750N...CR 600N and CR 1000E.
  Pike county road subject to flooding west of SR 57 include...CR 250
  W...CR 400W...CR 675N...CR 700 N...CR  1000w...CR 900W...CR 700W 
  and CR 775W.

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8722 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723   

$$

ILC185-INC051-083-181719-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-181222T0600Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181219T0600Z.181221T1800Z.NO/
1120 AM CST Mon Dec 17 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* until late Friday night.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is forecast to crest at 19.0 feet late Tuesday night 
  and will fall below flood stage by Friday afternoon.
* At 19.0 feet...Flood waters cover the Hazleton softball field. 
  Pottsville Road is underwater and impassable.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$
628 
WGUS83 KIND 181512
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1012 AM EST Tue Dec 18 2018

...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterway 
in Indiana...

  White River...

.Flooding is continuing along portions of the White River. 
Significant flooding is not expected. The river has recently crested 
at Petersburg and is expected to crest at Hazleton late Tuesday 
night. The river at Hazleton is forecast to crest some two and a 
half to three feet above flood stage. Flooding looks to come to an 
end by Friday morning. 

Flooding will affect some local and state roads, agricultural 
land, and some river parks and/or cabins.


Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



ILC185-INC027-051-083-125-191511-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0309.000000T0000Z-181220T1200Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.181216T2010Z.181218T1130Z.181220T0000Z.NO/
1012 AM EST Tue Dec 18 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Petersburg.
* until Thursday morning.
* At  9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday evening.
* At 18.0 feet...Lowland flooding begins to flood several Pike County 
  roads.  Many of the following county roads begin to flood around 
  this level...east of SR 57 include CR 750N...CR 600N and CR 1000E.
  Pike county road subject to flooding west of SR 57 include...CR 250
  W...CR 400W...CR 675N...CR 700 N...CR  1000w...CR 900W...CR 700W 
  and CR 775W.

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8722 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723   

$$

ILC185-INC051-083-191511-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181219T0600Z.181221T1200Z.NO/
912 AM CST Tue Dec 18 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* until Friday evening.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is forecast to crest at 19.0 feet late tonight and 
  will fall below flood stage by Friday morning.
* At 19.0 feet...Flood waters cover the Hazleton softball field. 
  Pottsville Road is underwater and impassable.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$
118 
WGUS83 KIND 191540
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1040 AM EST Wed Dec 19 2018

...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterway 
in Indiana...

  White River...

.Flooding continues along portions of the White River. Significant 
flooding is not expected. The river has crested and will continue 
to fall at both Petersburg and Hazleton. Flooding looks to come to 
an end by Friday night. 


Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



ILC185-INC027-051-083-125-201540-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0309.000000T0000Z-181221T1400Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.181216T2010Z.181218T1130Z.181221T0200Z.NO/
1040 AM EST Wed Dec 19 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Petersburg.
* until Friday morning.
* At  9:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Thursday evening.
* At 17.0 feet...Flooding affects low agricultural lands, low oil 
  fields and closes Bottoms Rd...Brothers Rd and East Govenors Road 
  in Knox County.  In agricultural season...farmers are concerned at 
  this stage.

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8722 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723   

$$

ILC185-INC051-083-201540-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-181222T1600Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181219T1800Z.181222T0400Z.NO/
940 AM CST Wed Dec 19 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* until Saturday morning.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is forecast to crest at 18.4 feet this afternoon and 
  will fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* At 18.0 feet...Floodwaters cover much low ground in agricultural 
  season.  Low lying oil fields...Pottsville Road and possibly a few 
  other low rural roads flood.  High water isolates Pottstown, a 
  river cabin community.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$
716 
WGUS83 KIND 200339
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1039 PM EST Wed Dec 19 2018

...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterways 
in Indiana...

  White River...

  
.Flooding continues along portions of the White River. Significant 
flooding is not expected. The river has crested and will continue 
to fall at both Petersburg and Hazleton. Flooding looks to come to 
an end by Friday night. 


Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



ILC185-INC027-051-083-125-210338-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0309.000000T0000Z-181221T0600Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.181216T2010Z.181218T1130Z.181220T1800Z.NO/
1039 PM EST Wed Dec 19 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Petersburg.
* until late Thursday night.
* At  9:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Thursday afternoon.
* At 16.0 feet...Flooding affects agricultural lands.

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8722 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723   

$$

ILC185-INC051-083-210338-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-181222T1600Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181220T0600Z.181222T0400Z.NO/
939 PM CST Wed Dec 19 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* until Saturday morning.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is forecast to crest at 17.6 feet late tonight and 
  will fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* At 17.5 feet...Flood water is near or starting on Pottsville Road.  
  Low bottomlands are increasingly affected by flood waters.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$
395 
WGUS83 KIND 201551
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1051 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterway
in Indiana...

  White River...

.Flooding continues along portions of the White River. Significant 
flooding is not expected. The river has crested and will continue 
to fall at both Petersburg and Hazleton. Over the next two days up 
to an inch of rain is expected, but this should not affect the 
ongoing flooding or add any new flooding. Flooding looks to come to 
an end by Saturday. 



Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



ILC185-INC027-051-083-125-211200-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0309.000000T0000Z-181221T1200Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.181216T2010Z.181218T1130Z.181221T0000Z.NO/
1051 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Petersburg.
* until Friday morning.
* At 10:30 AM Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It will rise to near 16.1 feet by this afternoon then 
  begin falling. It will fall below flood stage this evening.
* At 16.0 feet...Flooding affects agricultural lands.

&&

LAT...LON 3852 8722 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
      3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723   

$$

ILC185-INC051-083-211551-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181220T1800Z.181222T1400Z.NO/
951 AM CST Thu Dec 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* until Saturday evening.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is forecast to crest at 16.9 feet this afternoon and 
  will fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* At 17.0 feet...Lowest reading available from the Hazleton Staff 
  Gage.  Since the 1930s the White River has moved from the "old 
  wellhouse" to several hundred yards from the "old wellhouse".  The 
  river returns to the "old wellhouse" around 17 to 17.5 feet.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$
934 
WGUS83 KIND 210259
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
959 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterways 
in Indiana...

  White River...


.Flooding continues along the White River at Hazleton. Significant 
flooding is not expected. The river has crested and will continue to 
fall. Over the next day less than inch of rain is expected on top of 
the less than half an inch of rain that fell in eastern Indiana, but 
this should not affect the  ongoing flooding or add any new flooding. 
Flooding looks to come to an end by Saturday. 


Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



ILC185-INC051-083-220258-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181221T1200Z.181222T1400Z.NO/
859 PM CST Thu Dec 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* until Saturday evening.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is forecast to crest at 16.6 feet Friday morning and 
  will fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* At 17.0 feet...Lowest reading available from the Hazleton Staff 
  Gage.  Since the 1930s the White River has moved from the "old 
  wellhouse" to several hundred yards from the "old wellhouse".  The 
  river returns to the "old wellhouse" around 17 to 17.5 feet.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$
724 
WGUS83 KIND 211545
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1045 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...A Flood Warning continues for portions of the following waterways 
in Indiana...

  White River...

.Flooding continues along the White River at Hazleton. Significant 
flooding is not expected and will end on Saturday.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Motorists should never drive into flood water. Turn around and go 
another way. Keep children away from flooded areas. Recreational and 
agricultural interests should remain alert to changing river 
conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



ILC185-INC051-083-221545-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-181223T0000Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181221T1800Z.181222T1200Z.NO/
945 AM CST Fri Dec 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* until Saturday evening.
* There have been no observations in the last 24 hours.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is forecast to crest at 16.5 feet this afternoon and 
  will fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* At 17.0 feet...Lowest reading available from the Hazleton Staff 
  Gage.  Since the 1930s the White River has moved from the "old 
  wellhouse" to several hundred yards from the "old wellhouse".  The 
  river returns to the "old wellhouse" around 17 to 17.5 feet.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$
332 
WGUS83 KIND 222352
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
652 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...The Flood Warning is no longer in effect for a portion of the
following waterway in Indiana...

  White River...

.The White River at Hazleton has fallen below flood stage in 
southwest Indiana. 


Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

Be alert to flood debris on previously flooded roads. Keep children 
away from flooded areas. Recreational and agricultural interests 
should remain alert to changing river conditions.

For detailed flood information go to weather.gov/ind on the web and 
click on rivers and lakes.



ILC185-INC051-083-230022-
/O.CAN.KIND.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-181223T0000Z/
/HAZI3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
552 PM CST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The White River at Hazleton.
* At  5:27 PM Saturday the stage was estimated to be 15.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall.


&&

LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
      3852 8755 3854 8744             

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 9:42 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningINDWabash5 days
Dec 15, 9:42 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningINDEdwards, Gallatin, Wabash, White37 hr
Dec 15, 6:09 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryINDGreene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe5 hr
Dec 15, 9:42 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningINDJackson, Lawrence, Washington59 hr
Dec 15, 9:42 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningINDDaviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike4 days
Dec 15, 9:54 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningINDJohnson16 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.