Indiana Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/23/2026 22:05

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 1:05AM EDT until May 31 at 6:17AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 10:05pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues or is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River from Seymour to Williams. White River from Elliston to Hazleton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Additional rainfall Sunday and next week could prolong or worsen ongoing flooding. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale. * WHEN...Until Sunday, May 31. * 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 12:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 27.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 AM EDT Sunday was 27.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 this afternoon by around 1230 PM EDT /1130 AM CDT/.
Area Description: 
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov