May 1, 2002
Flooding along White river in Knox county. Several rounds of heavy rain led to flooding for most of the month of May. Major flooding caused some evacuations and flooded residential areas. Oil fields became inaccessible. Many roads were closed. Flood Stage: Crest: Date of Crest:Petersburg 16.0 25.89 05/14Hazleton 16.0 28.00 05/20
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5296350). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Knox County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.