Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 11:56AM EDT until June 1 at 1:00AM 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until Monday, June 01.
* 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 11:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 21.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Friday was 21.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.4
feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday, May 31.
- 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