Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:50PM EDT until May 31 at 5:37AM 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 forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Bedford.
* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday, May 31.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding is in
progress. Bedford boat club is accessed by boat only. Some local
residents walk to their homes. Several roads are closed including
SR 450 east of Williams and Stumphole Bridge Rd. in Western
Lawrence County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 18.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.9
feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Saturday, May 30.
- 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: