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.

Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

Muscatatuck River at Vernon.

.Significant and potentially major flooding is expected to develop
in the East Fork White basin due to several rounds of heavy rainfall
through Sunday. The current forecast includes five to seven inches
of rain over 72 hours in the East Fork White basin, but does not
include the final round of heavy rainfall expected Saturday and
Saturday night, so crests will likely be higher than those currently
forecast and last longer.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

* WHEN…From late Friday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 14.9 feet, Extensive flooding along Driftwood River
in northern Bartholomew County on March 7, 2011. Double Y Saddle
Club area extensively flooded. Water flowing over CR 950N to Club.
CR 330W is flooded just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge
Rd. CR 500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access
to residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is
completely flooded. Water very near several residences and
seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river will rise above flood stage early
Saturday morning and oscillate around 14.8 feet.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


Flood Warning issued April 2 at 2:45PM 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 Thursday afternoon by around 115
PM EDT.