Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...

Patoka River near Princeton affecting Gibson County.

.Very heavy rainfall across the Patoka River basin has resulted in flooding developing at Princeton. The most recent forecast has a secondary crest into moderate flood levels, peaking at 20.4 feet on Thursday. Additional fluctuations are possible depending how much more rain falls over the next 12 to 18 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton.

* WHEN...Until Monday, July 06.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Saturday was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 19.3 feet this evening. It will then fall tomorrow evening. It will rise to 20.4 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, July 06. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood