Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:19PM EDT until June 28 at 3:22AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
Blue River at Fredericksburg affecting Harrison and Washington
Counties.
.Heavy rain from the past 24 hours will cause the river to rise.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Blue River at Fredericksburg.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water covers parts of
Fredericksburg-Depauw Road near river.
At 22.0 feet, Backroads in town flood. Water approaches US 150.
At 23.0 feet, US 150 is closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM EDT Saturday was 22.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 4.8 feet early
Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.2 feet on 04/06/2025.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 330 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Harrison, IN; Washington, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: