May 12, 2002
In Gibson County, a van was swept off a road between Fort Branch and Haubstadt. Numerous roads in Gibson County were reportedly covered by water. In Pike County, flash flooding washed out two bridges and several culverts. Several mudslides occurred along roads. Portions of State Highways 56 West and 64 West were closed, as well as numerous county roads. About 25 homes were damaged by flash flooding at various places throughout Pike County. Several houses in Petersburg had water in them. A couple
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5295796). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Gibson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.