Flooded Roads & Rising Rivers: What Knox County Needs to Know

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - As steady rain continues to fall across Knox County, flooding remains a serious concern.

WAKC News Now have been out, braving the elements across the county Saturday, capturing images and video of rising waters and flooded roads.

Numerous county roads and farm fields throughout the area are under water.

As of 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Knox County Emergency Management reports high water in the following areas:

• State Road 67 near Wagner Road and State Road 58 south of Sandborn

• State Road 358 between Edwardsport and Plainville

• Albert Street in Edwardsport

• Lower Freelandville Road between Perkins Road and Lane Road (between Oaktown and Freelandville)

• Freelandville Road in Oaktown

• Oaktown Road between Risley Road and Pepmeier Road – Oaktown

• Watermelon Road near Decker Road – Vincennes

• Evans Road – Wheatland

You can view photos and videos of these flooded areas on our Facebook page.

Knox County remains under a Travel Advisory due to the flooded and hazardous road conditions.

Flood Safety Reminders:

• Turn Around, Don’t Drown – Never drive through flooded roadways. Just a few inches of water can sweep a car away.

• Do not move barricades or ignore road closure signs. They are there for your safety.

• If you encounter high water, find an alternate route. It’s not worth the risk.

River Levels (as of Saturday):

• Wabash River at the Lincoln Memorial Bridge:

  • Current level: 16.11 feet (Flood Stage: 16 feet)

  • Expected to crest at 22 feet on Friday, April 11 around 8:00 p.m.

• White River in Edwardsport:

  • Current level: 20.55 feet (Flood Stage: 15 feet)

  • Expected to crest at 26.10 feet on Tuesday, April 8 around 8:00 p.m.

Residents in need of sandbags can get some for free at the Knox County Highway Garage or the Vincennes Street Department. More information and addresses can be found here.

For the latest updates on road closures, river levels, and weather alerts, follow We Are Knox County on Facebook and our website.

Have pictures of flooding in your area? Send them to us by messaging our Facebook page — you might see your photos featured in our coverage.