Flood Warning issued April 30 at 12:07PM EDT until May 1 at 10:34AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River near Bedford.
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
East Fork White River at Williams.
White River at Edwardsport.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour.
White River at Hazleton.
White River at Elliston.
White River at Petersburg.
.Heavy rainfall early this week totaling around two to five inches
across southern central Indiana has produced minor flooding along
much of the East Fork White and lower White Rivers and associated
lowland areas. The crest on the East Fork White is near Seymour and
the crest on the White is near Elliston. The lowest portions of the
White are forecast to remain above flood until the middle of next
week.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Significant agricultural lands begins to
flood. High water affects some local roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Thursday was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
this evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1115 PM
EDT /1015 PM CDT/.