Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 7 at 12:56PM EST until March 16 at 8:00AM 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 moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Williams.
* WHEN...Until 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 11:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM EST Saturday was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9
feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, March 15.
- Flood stage is 8.0 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