Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 12:02PM EST until March 5 at 2:43PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 9:02am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
White River at Edwardsport.
White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.
White River at Spencer.
White River at Newberry.
White River at Elliston.
Eel River at Bowling Green.
.Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of
central and southern Indiana will bring moderate flooding to the
lower White River. Additional rainfall over the weekend and next
week could lengthen the amount of time the river remains in flood.
The White is forecast to crest at Spencer Friday evening and
Edwardsport Sunday into Monday.
* WHAT...Flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 603.0 feet, Low agricultural fields begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 603.0 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 this afternoon by around 245 PM
EST /145 PM CST/.
Area Description:
Monroe, IN; Morgan, IN; Owen, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov