Weather Alert in Indiana
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 9:14PM EST until March 16 at 8:51AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
AREAS AFFECTED: Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale, at Columbus, at Seymour, and near Bedford. Sugar Creek near Edinburgh. Driftwood River near Edinburgh. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Williams and at Shoals. Flatrock River near Columbus. Big Blue River at Shelbyville. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate flooding across the East Fork White and lower White basins and their tributaries. Additional rainfall over the weekend and next week could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale. * WHEN...Until Monday, March 16. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Some evacuations in the Fort Ritner area are necessary. Flooding of low areas in Fort Ritner is in progress. Backwater floods county roads at some distance from river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EST Friday the stage was 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EST Friday was 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.9 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 15. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 EST.
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