Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:33PM EDT until May 23 at 3:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 7:33pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days
combined with light to moderate rainfall today is expected to bring
minor lowland flooding to the Edinburgh area on Sugar Creek tonight
and Thursday.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Lowland flooding reported along Sugar
Creek and Big Blue River in southern Johnson County in March 2011.
Lowland flooding begins along portions of the Driftwood River in
northern Bartholomew County. Water is near CR 950N to Double Y
Saddle Club.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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 Thursday afternoon by around 200
PM EDT.
Area Description:
Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov