Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 10:51PM EST until March 9 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 7:51pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
Buck Creek at Acton.
Flatrock River at Saint Paul.
East Fork White River at Columbus.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Flatrock River near Columbus.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
Big Blue River at Shelbyville.
Eel River at Bowling Green.
East Fork White River at Seymour.
Clifty Creek at Hartsville.
.Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen across central Indiana
as of early Wednesday morning. Up to 2 inches have fallen in
south-central Indiana. This has led creeks to rise above flood stage
and rivers will follow in the coming days. Additional rain is in the
forecast over the next several days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, Extensive flooding along Driftwood River
in northern Bartholomew County on March 7, 2011. Double Y Saddle
Club area extensively flooded. Water flowing over CR 950N to Club.
CR 330W is flooded just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge
Rd. CR 500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access
to residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is
completely flooded. Water very near several residences and
seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EST Wednesday was 12.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 145
PM EST.
Area Description:
Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov