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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Paducah KY

1127 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the 

following rivers in Indiana...



  Patoka River near Princeton affecting Gibson County.



.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the 

Patoka River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels

elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is now forecast 

to develop at Princeton by Wednesday with a crest around 23.3 feet 

on Thursday.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 

dangers of flooding.



Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 

cars through flooded areas.



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.



Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.



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1127 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...



* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is 

  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.



* WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton.



* WHEN...Until further notice.



* 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 Monday the stage was 21.7 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3

    feet early Thursday afternoon.

  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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