Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Thursday morning by around 845 AM EDT /745 AM CDT/.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and location in Indiana... White River at Newberry. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and locations in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport, Petersburg, Hazleton, and Elliston. .As of Wednesday evening minor flooding continues on the White River from Elliston southward, which will last as late as this weekend. The crest is between Edwardsport and Hazleton. Flooding ended on the East Fork White River this afternoon. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding affects low agricultural lands, low oil fields and closes Bottoms Rd...Brothers Rd and East Governors Road in Knox County. In agricultural season...farmers are concerned at this stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday /7:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 16.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday /7:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood