(photo from Knox County-Severe Weather Preparedness Facebook Page and  McCormick’s Thermal Drone Services)

After a weekend of relentless rain, residents across the area are hoping for a chance to dry out. However, forecasters say more precipitation is possible by midweek.

Heavy downpours triggered flash flood warnings Friday night and Saturday, closing multiple roads across the region. Authorities continue to urge drivers not to travel through flooded roadways.

Deputy Director Jim Evans with Knox County Emergency Management says there were no water rescues or dramatic situations in Knox county. He noted that other counties have seen more rescues and storm-related damage.

Evans says the flooding is affecting the usual trouble spots. If it flooded before, it’s likely flooding again. A map of road closures and high water areas is available online at knox.in.wthgis.com.

Knox, Daviess, and Martin counties remain under a Travel Advisory, urging motorists to use caution and avoid hazardous areas. Sullivan County is under a Travel Watch, where only essential travel—such as commuting to work or responding to emergencies—is recommended.

Following the rain, colder temperatures have moved in. A Freeze Watch and Warning are in effect today and tomorrow, with morning lows dipping into the low-to-mid 30s and possibly into the upper 20s by Tuesday morning.

Flooding Update:

• White River: A Flood Warning remains in effect. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain has fallen across the region. Major flooding is expected from Spencer downstream.

  • At Edwardsport, the river reached 24.7 feet overnight and is expected to crest at 26.5 feet early Wednesday.

• Wabash River (Memorial Bridge): Measured at 19.6 feet this morning. Flood stage is 16 feet. It’s expected to rise to 22 feet by midnight Saturday.

• Embarras River (Lawrenceville): At 37.6 feet this morning, forecast to crest at 39.3 feet by Wednesday. Flood stage is 30 feet.

Additional Alerts:

• A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 10 a.m. today, with visibility reduced to a half-mile or less.

• A Freeze Warning is in place from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday. Sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing could be damaged by freezing temperatures.

An Indiana man is among at least 18 deaths in the nation blamed on the storms that hit several states in the south and Midwest.

Officials say conservation officers recovered the body of a Morgan County man who went missing during the weekend’s  floods. The Department of Natural Resources reported that 59-year-old Bradley Justus was clearing debris from a pond overflow Saturday when he was sucked into a culvert. Rescue efforts were hindered by hazardous water levels.

Officers recovered the body yesterday (Sunday) after accessing the pipe from above. The incident is under investigation.