Two gauges you can check to see water levels
The USGS maintains sites on rivers and lakes throughout the United States and has the information available online. This is the site for the Patoka River in Jasper. This is the site for the Patoka Lake levels.
Jasper prepares for flood as Patoka Lake releases deluge
A steady flow of cars and trucks began to park in front of the barricade as more and more curious folk arrived to view the water flowing over the dam at Patoka Lake. What began as a few curious onlookers began to take on the atmosphere of a social event as worried farmers, homeowners, and…
Patoka Lake spillway movie
This video shows the water running over the overflow spillway and making its way down the side of the reservoir. This is not the main dam; it was inaccessible due to the high water on the road. The spillway is doing what it was designed to do, release the increase amounts of water into the…
Images of the Jasper High School Gymnasium collapse
The remains of the roof resting on the gymnasium floor.
The Jasper Library debate continues; split down middle
On April 27 the Jasper Library Public Forum was held at the Jasper High School. The forum was held to reveal the plans for the expansion of the Jasper Public Library and to explain the referendum that will be on the ballot this fall concerning the proposal. The event was moderated by Alan Johnson of…
Southern Indiana baptized with 7 inches of rainfall
In Dubois County this morning over 60 roads are affected by the flooding. Over 7 inches of rain has inundated the area’s rivers and streams, forcing road closures throughout the county. Patoka River crested at over 16 feet causing the 3rd Street bridge and Veteran’s Memorial Bridge to be closed. According to Tammy Miller with…
