Flood Warning issued May 1 at 12:28PM EDT until May 4 at 9:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River near Bedford.
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
.Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the
White River near Bedford and Rivervale. Flooding will persist
through the weekend.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A few local county roads begin to flood
and are impassable. These include Buddha Road south of the gage
and Lawrenceport Road. All local roads across the East Fork White
River are threatened by high water, and some are closed. Flooding
of agricultural lands in Lawrence County is in progress.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 21.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Friday was 21.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 330 AM
EDT.