Indiana Weather Alert | Flood Warning

…The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana…

East Fork White River at Seymour.

.Rainfall of two to three inches over parts of the East Fork White
basin Tuesday and Tuesday night along with additional rainfall today
of around half an inch will bring minor flooding to the East Fork
White at Seymour beginning tonight. Rainfall amounts over half an
inch tonight in this basin would increase the crest height as well
as potentially produce flooding at more points along the East Fork
White. Those with interests along area rivers and streams should
monitor forecast updates.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…East Fork White River at Seymour.

* WHEN…From this evening to early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 14.0 feet, Pasture lands, agricultural lands and
several county and state roads begin to flood. High water isolates
a few river cabins. State Road 235 east of Medora and county roads
near Shields and Vallonia flood. Roads that begin to flood include
SR 258 east of Cortland, CR 725 N just north of the gaging site
and Ewing Road near Brownstown.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 14.5 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
afternoon.
– Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


Flood Warning issued May 8 at 11:40AM EDT until May 11 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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 late tonight by around 245 AM
EDT.