Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:02PM EDT until May 29 at 4:34AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers and
locations in Indiana...
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
East Fork White River at Seymour, and near Rivervale.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and location
in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Columbus.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days
combined with light to moderate rainfall today is bringing
widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern
Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding, particularly at Seymour on the
East Fork White, is expected as well. More rounds of rainfall going
into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last
longer and bring higher crests.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Friday, May 29.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, All county roads across or located in the
East Fork White River flood plain flood. Flooding of agricultural
land becomes extensive. The county road on northside of gage
floods and gage may be inaccessible except by boat. Local
residents in nearby river cabins must park on higher grounds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 25.6 feet early Sunday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, May 28.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 200
PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: