May 1, 2002
The White River was above flood stage for nearly the entire month. At Hazleton, where flood stage is 16 feet, the river crested at 28.0 feet on May 20. Heavy rains on May 12 and 13 came while extensive flooding was already in progress from previous rains. Flooding of farmland was widespread. Crop damage was negligible since planting had not yet begun. Most houses near the river are on stilts or otherwise prepared for floods, so property damage was minimal. River roads were flooded. Highway 257
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5295927). 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.