Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and locations in Indiana...

White River at Newberry, Petersburg, andHazleton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and locations in Indiana...

White River at Spencer, Elliston, and Edwardsport.

.Minor flooding is occurring on the White River from Spencer southward. The river crest is at Newberry as of noon Saturday and should reach Edwardsport Sunday morning, Petersburg Sunday night, and then Hazleton Tuesday evening. Flooding on the White River is predicted to conclude Friday.

Largely dry weather is in store for the week ahead, with only low chances of rain Wednesday night and Thursday.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, August 29.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood