Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 12:04PM EDT until May 4 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 9:04am
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River near Bedford.
White River at Edwardsport.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
White River at Hazleton.
White River at Petersburg.
.Following heavy rainfall earlier this week, minor flooding
continues on the lower White River and on the East Fork White.
Flooding will end early next week on the East Fork White and parts
of the White River, while continuing into mid to late week at other
points along the White.
* 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 8:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 20.2 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM
EDT /215 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov