Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 11:56AM EDT until May 27 at 4:40PM 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Extensive agricultural flooding in
progress. CR 850 S and SR 11 begin to flood in southern
Bartholomew County. During August 2009, SR 11 closed between
Southern Crossing and Bartholomew CR 550 S. Columbus gage height
was 9 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday was 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 12.0 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:
Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov