Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 9 at 11:37AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 8:37am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River at Shoals.
East Fork White River near Bedford.
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
East Fork White River at Williams.
East Fork White River at Seymour.
.Minor to moderate flooding continues on the East Fork White after
the significant rainfall last week. Additional rainfall of one to
two inches Tuesday through Wednesday is likely to bring additional
rises on the East Fork at Seymour and lengthen the amount of time
downriver points spend in flood. The crest on the East Fork is
between Bedford and Williams and is forecast to reach Shoals Tuesday
night but take until the weekend to fall back below moderate flood
there.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Some evacuations in the Fort Ritner area
are necessary. Flooding of low areas in Fort Ritner is in
progress. Backwater floods county roads at some distance from
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 32.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Monday was 33.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1130 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov