Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 7 at 12:56PM EST until March 12 at 12:48PM 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. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Nearing a major flood. CR 760 E is flooded
north of the river gaging station. Water is 2 or more feet deep on
portions of this road south of the gaging station. Numerous county
roads and several state roads are also flooded. Local river
residents watch the river as it rises above this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 18.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EST Saturday was 19.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 12.0 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:
Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov