Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 12:26PM EDT until May 30 at 2:00AM 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 forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Williams.
* WHEN...From Friday evening to Saturday, May 30.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, River begins to be noticeable as water
backs up in local streams. State Road 450 closes in several
locations. Higher campgrounds flood. Most roads in the flood plain
are impassable above this level. Huron-Williams Road begins to
flood south of Port Williams Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 11.7 feet Monday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday, May 29.
- Flood stage is 8.0 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:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: