Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 8 at 11:55AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 8:55am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River near Seymour, Bedford, Rivervale, Williams,
and Shoals.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River at Columbus.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
.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 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 16.6
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, March 16.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 900 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov