Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:50PM EDT until June 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and
locations in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour, near Bedford, at Williams, and
at Shoals.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and location
in Indiana...
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
.Multiple rounds of rainfall this week have brought widespread minor
lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated
moderate flooding is possible. 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 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 9:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 23.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Friday was 23.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.6
feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 31.
- 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 Saturday afternoon by around 200
PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: