GIBSON, IN — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Patoka River near Princeton
.Major flooding is now occurring on the Pakota River near Princeton. The last forecast crest has slightly increased to 23.8 feet. This would be a bit higher than the crest observed in April 2025 and about a foot less than the flood of record, which occurred in May 2011. Major flood impacts are forecast to continue until Saturday when water levels will begin to fall quickly.
For the Patoka River..
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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