Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 1 at 12:28PM EDT until May 4 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 9:28am
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River near Bedford.
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
.Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the
White River near Bedford and Rivervale. Flooding will persist
through the weekend.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Bedford.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water is over most local roads in the
flood plain. Agricultural lands flood. Water covers Bedford Boat
Club grounds, and the club calls for power to be shut off. Access
to higher campground spots at the Bedford Boat Club are blocked by
high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 20.2 feet early Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 330 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov