Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 11:07PM EST until March 15 at 10:00PM 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 forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Williams.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday, March 15.
* IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, On April 24, 2011 extensive flooding in
progress with SR 450 between Bedford and Shoals flooded in at
least 3 locations. The deepest location was just east of Williams
near the RR tressel. The next deepest was at Coxton Rd where
backwater from the river extensively flooded Salt Creek. The last
location was west of Williams near Dillman Rd where backwater from
the river closed the road. To reach Williams one must use Ridge
Road. Extensive flooding of many local river roads in Lawrence Co.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.1 feet early Monday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March
15.
- Flood stage is 8.0 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:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov