Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 11:07PM EST until March 15 at 11:25PM 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 near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until Sunday, March 15.
* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Some evacuations in the Fort Ritner area
are necessary. Flooding of low areas in Fort Ritner is in
progress. Backwater floods county roads at some distance from
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 31.3 feet early Sunday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 15.
- Flood stage is 20.0 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