Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 10:06PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 7:06pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and
locations in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour, near Rivervale, near Bedford,
and at Williams.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and location
in Indiana...
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last few days has
brought moderate flooding to the Seymour area on the East Fork White
and widespread minor lowland flooding elsewhere in the East Fork
White basin. The crest on the East Fork is slightly past Seymour.
Flooding along the lower East Fork is expected to last through most
of next week. More rounds of rainfall the next few days, mainly
Friday and Friday night, could make the flooding last longer and
bring higher crests for downriver points.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 30.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Extensive river flooding in progress.
Residential areas near the river begin to flood. The county
bridge locally known as the Buddha bypass bridge becomes
inaccessible. Several local roads are flooded including Duncan
Rd/Tunnelton Rd, Fort Ritner at the underpass and post office, Old
Buddha Rd, Tunnelton Rd at the railroad crossing and West
Sparksville Bridge Rd.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday was 20.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.3
feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday, May 30.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 200
PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov