Knox County Joint Information Center

05/29/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Flood Warning
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:50PM EDT until May 31 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN..The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following river and location in Indiana...

White River at Elliston.
Recent heavy rains are expected to briefly cause lowland flooding
along the White River at Elliston, starting Friday morning and
lasting into Saturday afternoon. The river should crest less than
one foot above flood stage.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Elliston.

* WHEN...From Friday morning to early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, River approaching River Road north of CR
150 W in Greene County. Some low lying agricultural land begins
to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.8 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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/ind.

The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 200
PM EDT.
http://www.weather.gov

05/28/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Dense Fog Advisory
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 28 at 3:37AM EDT until May 28 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest reductions in visibilities are
expected in more rural areas.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
http://www.weather.gov

05/21/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Flood Warning
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO FRIDAY, MAY 29
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 12:13PM EDT until May 29 at 10:01PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN..The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to start the week will bring
minor lowland river flooding to Mount Carmel on the Wabash River as
water routes downstream from the White River. More rounds of
rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the
flooding last longer and bring a higher crest.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...From late Friday night to Friday, May 29.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All
oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on
substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural
losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher
ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year
round.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday /10:45 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage
was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 20.4 feet early Monday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, May
29.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM
EDT /215 AM CDT/.
http://www.weather.gov

05/20/2026

KNOX COUNTY JOINT INFORMATION CENTER

FLOODED ROAD & HIGH WATER REPORTS

Knox County, Indiana

⚠️ Turn Around — Don’t Drown ⚠️

Heavy rainfall, river flooding, and flash flooding can quickly make roads unsafe and impassable across Knox County. Even shallow water covering a roadway can hide washouts, debris, or dangerous current conditions.

Residents are encouraged to monitor flooded roadway conditions and high water reports using the official Knox County GIS Mapping System:

https://knoxin.wthgis.com

🌐 Flooded Road & High Water Map:
Knox County GIS Flooded Road Reports

The GIS system may display:

* Flooded road closures
* High water locations
* Temporary roadway hazards
* Creek, stream, and river overflow impacts
* Areas affected by heavy rainfall events

Much of Knox County naturally drains toward the Wabash River and White River systems through an extensive network of creeks, streams, and drainage ditches. During periods of prolonged rainfall, conditions can change rapidly.

Flood Safety Reminders

* Never drive around barricades or through flooded roads.
* Just 6 inches of moving water can knock a person down.
* As little as 12 inches of water can carry away most vehicles.
* Conditions may worsen after dark when water depth is difficult to judge.
* Monitor local weather alerts and emergency notifications.

For emergency alerts and warnings, residents are encouraged to register for county notifications through Knox County’s emergency communication systems.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

— Knox County Joint Information Center (JIC)

As noted by the National Weather Service Indianapolis office, flooded roadways in Knox County are marked on the county GIS map during flooding events.

05/15/2026

04/28/2026

🚨 IMMEDIATE RELEASE – ROAD CLOSURE

Knox County Emergency Management Agency
In Coordination with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Knox County Central Dispatch

Knox County, Indiana — Motorists are advised that U.S. Highway 50 Eastbound is currently closed in both lanes between Mt. Zion Road and Anson Road.

This closure has been implemented by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, with coordination through Knox County Central Dispatch, and is expected to remain in place for approximately four (4) hours.

⚠️ Closure Details

* Location: U.S. 50 Eastbound
* From: Mt. Zion Road
* To: Anson Road
* Status: Both lanes closed
* Duration: Approximately 4 hours

🚧 Public Safety Advisory

Motorists are strongly encouraged to:

* Avoid the area
* Seek alternate routes
* Use caution when traveling near the closure zone

Emergency responders are actively working in the area, and traffic disruptions should be expected.

📢 Ongoing Updates

Additional information will be released as it becomes available through official Knox County Emergency Management and public safety channels.

https://511in.org/

—Emergency Manager
John Streeter

04/25/2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Knox County EMA will conduct the monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens this morning at 11:30 AM.

This is a routine test only. No action is needed.

As a reminder, outdoor warning sirens are intended to alert people who are outdoors to go inside and seek additional information. They are not designed to be heard reliably inside homes, businesses, vehicles, or other buildings.

Knox County EMA may activate outdoor warning sirens for the following conditions:

• A Tornado Warning issued for any part of Knox County
• Radar-indicated tornadic debris
• A reliable report confirming a funnel cloud or tornado
• A Severe Thunderstorm Warning with a “Destructive” damage threat tag, meaning damaging winds of at least 80 mph and/or hail of 2.75 inches, approximately baseball size

Outdoor warning sirens are a supplemental warning method and should not be used as your primary or only source of emergency information. Please make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts, including Wireless Emergency Alerts, NOAA Weather Radio, local media, and trusted weather or emergency notification apps.

Thank you for your assistance and awareness during today’s test.