Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 12:24PM EDT until May 29 at 1:08AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 9:24am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
East Fork White River at Seymour.
East Fork White River at Columbus.
Flatrock River near Columbus.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days with
additional light to moderate rainfall throughout the day today will
bring widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and
southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding, particularly at
Seymour on the East Fork White, is expected as well. More rounds of
rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the
flooding last longer and bring higher crests.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night to Friday, May 29.
* 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 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Friday morning to a crest of 25.2 feet Sunday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, May 28.
- 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 1100 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov