GIBSON, IN — ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...
Patoka River near Princeton.
.Moderate flooding continues along the Pakota River near Princeton, but now it is forecast to briefly rise into the Major flooding category. The new forecast crest is 23.6 feet, or 6 tenths of a foot into major, due to be reached tonight. It will fall back into moderate this weekend.
For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Major floodi
Flooding in Gibson, IN can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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