Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 11:07PM EST until March 9 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 8:07pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River near Rivervale, and at Columbus.
Flatrock River near Columbus.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
East Fork White River at Williams and near Bedford.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Shoals and Seymour.
.Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of
central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread flooding.
Additional rainfall over the weekend and next week could lengthen
the amount of time the river remains in flood.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
* WHEN...Until late 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 10:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM EST Thursday was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 200
PM EST.
Area Description:
Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov