Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 12 at 10:50PM EDT until March 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Shoals, near Bedford, near Rivervale, at
Williams, and at Seymour.
.Minor to moderate flooding continues on the East Fork White River.
The level is expected to continue to rise at Seymour tonight to 16.2
feet near daybreak then fall. The river level at all other
locations is on the fall.
The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday
afternoon and night.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, All county roads across or located in the
East Fork White River flood plain flood. Flooding of agricultural
land becomes extensive. The county road on northside of gage
floods and gage may be inaccessible except by boat. Local
residents in nearby river cabins must park on higher grounds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 25.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM EDT Thursday was 27.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 300
PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov