Flood Warning Issued for Patoka River Near Princeton in Gibson County, Indiana
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Gibson County, Indiana, as the Patoka River is expected to rise above flood stage starting late Friday night.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, has issued a Flood Warning for the Patoka River near Princeton. The warning is effective from late Friday night, March 7, through the early morning of Saturday, March 14.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts Gibson County in Indiana, with the primary concern centered on the Patoka River near Princeton.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roadways. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should never attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 9:45 AM CST on Thursday, the river stage was measured at 14.6 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 18.0-foot flood stage early Saturday morning. Current projections indicate a crest of 19.8 feet on Sunday evening.
Timeline
The flood warning begins late Friday night, March 7. The river is expected to remain above flood stage until Friday, March 13, with the warning officially concluding at 4:31 AM CDT on Saturday, March 14.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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