Flood Advisory for Whitewater River at Brookville

The advisory affects other surrounding communities.

Past flooding along the Whitewater River. File photo.

(Brookville, Ind.) – A Flood Advisory has been issued for the Whitewater River at Brookville.

According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, the advisory is in effect through late Friday evening.

As of Thursday morning, the stage was 6.3 feet.

The Whitewater River is expected to crest at 17.4 feet by Friday morning, falling above action stage (14 feet) and just below flood stage (20 feet).

At 16 feet, lowland flooding can be expected near Cedar Grove and New Trenton with lowland flooding also occurring in West Harrison, Indiana and Harrison, Ohio.

Motorists are reminded to never drive across flooded roads.

More from Local News

Events

Groundbreaking Held at Short Street Pavilion Site

The open-air structure is planned to be completed later this year.

North Vernon Man Facing Drug Charges in Dearborn Co. After Traffic Stop

Police allegedly seized 29 grams of fentanyl.

USPS to Host Job Fairs in Osgood, Versailles

Open positions pay up to $20.38 per hour.

Bill Brinkman to Receive Outstanding Official Award

Brinkman is in his 35th year as an official.

Seven Earn Academic All-State Honors from ICGSA

To be eligible, student-athletes have to have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Craig, Henry Named to HBCA East All-Star Team

Two Ohio River Valley Conference stars will team at the HBCA East/West All-Star Classic. 

Garth Brooks Two Pina Coladas 3:22
Luke Combs Forever After All 3:18
Tanya Tucker What's Your Mama's Name? 3:15
Keith Urban Break on Me 3:11