Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 7 at 12:56PM EST until March 8 at 11:25PM 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Extensive flooding along Big Blue River in
Edinburgh area. In Johnson County CR 650S between CR 700E and CR
800E flooded. Water approaching or on CR 700E near CR 775S. Irwin
Park in Edinburgh extensively flooded. Water affecting one
residence in Shelby County at CR 900W and CR 1000S.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EST Saturday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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:
Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov