Weather Alert in Indiana
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 12:07PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
AREAS AFFECTED: Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Big Blue River at Shelbyville. East Fork White River at Seymour. Flatrock River near Columbus. East Fork White River at Columbus. .Rainfall amounts between two and four inches over parts of central and southern Indiana have led to rises and some flooding on area rivers. Additional rainfall of one to three inches this evening into Thursday morning, with locally higher amounts possible, will bring widespread minor river flooding with pockets of moderate flooding to much of the East Fork White and lower White River basins. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.2 feet, Flood waters begin to cross CR 760E near Seymour Water Plant just south of CR 725N. Extensive flooding and CR 760E flooded south of Seymour Water Plant. Many local roads are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EST Wednesday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: 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 EST.
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