GIBSON, IN — ...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
Patoka River near Princeton
.Runoff from recent heavy rainfall and expected additional heavy rain over the next two days will cause minor flooding to develop on the Patoka River at Princeton. The river is forecast to rise above flood stage Sunday and crest near 19.9 feet on Wednesday.
For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding i
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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