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 forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Lowest reading available from the Hazleton Staff Gage. Since the 1930s the White River has moved from the "old wellhouse" to several hundred yards from the "old wellhouse". The river returns to the "old wellhouse" around 17 to 17.5 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood