Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 9:05AM EDT until May 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 6:05am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River near Bedford.
East Fork White River at Williams.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to start the week is bringing
widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern
Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. 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 Bedford.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to Thursday, May 28.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Water is near the center of the road at
the first curve out of the Bedford Boat Club.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 22.6 feet Sunday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 1215 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov