Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 8 at 8:50PM EDT until March 16 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 5:50pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Shoals, Williams, Seymour, near Bedford.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River at Columbus.
.Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of
central and southern Indiana has brought 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...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.
- 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 16.7
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 around 11 AM EDT Monday. this
evening by around 1000 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov