Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 12:24PM EDT until May 23 at 2:00AM 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.2 feet, Lowland flooding in progress along
Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County on April 6, 2011.
Double Y Saddle Club area flooded. At least 6 inches of water
flowing over CR 950N to Club. Water is less than one foot away
from CR 330W just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge Rd. CR
500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access to
residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is open
but ramp is totally flooded. Water close to one residence at
Shelby CR 1000S and CR 900W.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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:
Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov