Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 11:56AM EDT until May 31 at 5:36AM 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 near Bedford.
* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday, May 31.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding is in
progress. Bedford boat club is accessed by boat only. Some local
residents walk to their homes. Several roads are closed including
SR 450 east of Williams and Stumphole Bridge Rd. in Western
Lawrence County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 18.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 24.9 feet early Monday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, May
30.
- Flood stage is 20.0 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