Flood Warning issued May 6 at 11:59AM EDT until May 6 at 9:46PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
.Heavy rainfall up to one and a half inches since Tuesday afternoon
has led to minor flooding on the Mississinewa River and adjacent
lowland areas in Delaware County and Randolph County. Flooding is
expected to end late today.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding along CR 100
W just north of the river. High water affecting a small portion
of River Road just east of SR 1 and north of the river. Water is
within a few feet vertically of the approaches to SR 1 bridge in
western Randolph county.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 10.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 900 PM
EDT.