Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 11:56AM EDT until May 31 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River near Rivervale, Seymour, Bedford, Williams.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last few days has
brought minor to moderate flooding to the East Fork White. 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 forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Williams.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday, May 31.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, River begins to be noticeable as water
backs up in local streams. State Road 450 closes in several
locations. Higher campgrounds flood. Most roads in the flood plain
are impassable above this level. Huron-Williams Road begins to
flood south of Port Williams Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 11.8 feet early Monday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, May 30.
- Flood stage is 8.0 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 late tonight by around 300 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov