Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 9:14PM EST until March 16 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River near Rivervale, at Columbus, at Seymour, and
near Bedford.
Sugar Creek near Edinburgh.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River at Williams and at Shoals.
Flatrock River near Columbus.
Big Blue River at Shelbyville.
.Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of
central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate
flooding across the East Fork White and lower White basins and their
tributaries. Additional rainfall over the weekend and next week
could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or
bring additional rises next week.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Williams.
* WHEN...From this evening to Monday, March 16.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Local residents in a few river cabins may
have to evacuate. Backwater affects some residents along local
streams. Extensive flooding is in progress. Dillman Road (CR
1000 W) immediately north of Indiana 450 just west of Williams is
flooded by as much as 2 feet of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 7.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, March 16.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 Saturday afternoon by around 200
PM EST.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov