Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 11:56AM EDT until May 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Columbus.
Flatrock River near Columbus.
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
White River at Spencer.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days with
additional light to moderate rainfall throughout the day today will
bring widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and
southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding, particularly at
Seymour on the East Fork White, is expected as well. More rounds of
rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the
flooding last longer and bring higher crests.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Spencer.
* WHEN...From this evening to Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins in the Spencer and
Gosport areas. The river begins to backup Rattlesnake, Fall,
McCormicks, Limestone, Big, and Bean Blossom Creeks. Spencer
Public Access site begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 14.5 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 800 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Greene, IN; Monroe, IN; Owen, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
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