Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 12:26PM EDT until May 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 9:26am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
Flatrock River near Columbus.
East Fork White River at Columbus.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
East Fork White River at Seymour.
East Fork White River near Bedford.
East Fork White River at Williams.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days has
brought moderate flooding to the Seymour area on the East Fork White
and widespread minor lowland flooding the East Fork White basin. The
crest on the East Fork is near Columbus and Seymour, and on the
lower East Fork flooding is expected to last through most of next
week. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday
weekend could make the flooding last even longer and bring higher
crests for downriver points.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Lowland flooding reported along Sugar
Creek and Big Blue River in southern Johnson County in March 2011.
Lowland flooding begins along portions of the Driftwood River in
northern Bartholomew County. Water is near CR 950N to Double Y
Saddle Club.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Thursday was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 this evening by around 1100 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: