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 Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Old Vincennes Road and State Road 358 in Daviess County and Schaefer Road in Knox County are impassable. High water affects agricultural bottomlands. During agricultural season this level is of concern to farmers on the unprotected areas along the river. High water affects river cabins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Wednesday /6:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 18.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EDT Wednesday /6:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood