Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 7 at 12:56PM EST until March 16 at 5:25AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River near Bedford, Rivervale, Williams, and
Shoals.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River at Columbus and Seymour.
.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 basin and their tributaries.
Additional rainfall earlier today, and next week could lengthen the
amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises
next week.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until Monday, March 16.
* 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 12:30 PM EST Saturday the stage was 30.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 PM EST Saturday was 30.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.9
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday, March 15.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 800 PM
EST.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov