Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 1:05PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 10:05am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
White River at Elliston.
White River at Newberry.
White River at Edwardsport.
White River at Petersburg.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
White River at Spencer.
White River at Hazleton.
.Rainfall amounts of 0.75 to two inches this afternoon and overnight
combined with two to nearly four inches over much of central and
southern Indiana yesterday will bring minor flooding to portions of
the East Fork White and middle to lower White River basins. Minor
flooding developing on the lower Wabash is possible as well, but
confidence is lower there. Locally higher amounts may cause rises
that are higher than current crests indicate, and those with
interests along area rivers should keep updated with the latest
information as additional forecasts and warnings are issued.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding affecting
agricultural lands. Many county and state roads in flood plain
become impassable by high water, including SR 235 East of Medora,
SR 258 East of Cortland, CR 725 N and possibly SR 39 south of
Tampico. High water affects county roads near Vallonia and
Shields, Ewing Road near Brownstown, CR 525 N near Seymour
wastewater treatment plant, Honeytown Road and possibly SR 250
east of Dudleytown and SR 256 west of Austin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 16.2 feet
early Thursday 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.
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 1100 PM
EDT /1000 PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: