Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 10:11PM EDT until May 28 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 7:11pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Youngs Creek at Amity.
East Fork White River at Williams, Bedford, and Rivervale.
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
White River at Hazleton and Petersburg.
.Minor lowland flooding continues along lower portions of the East
Fork White River, the lower White River and other local tributaries.
Heavy rainfall earlier today has cause additional rises particularly
on local rivers. Both rivers have crest but minor flooding could
continue into Friday morning on lower ends of the East Fork and well
into the weekend on the lower White.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding along CR 100
W just north of the river. High water affecting a small portion
of River Road just east of SR 1 and north of the river. Water is
within a few feet vertically of the approaches to SR 1 bridge in
western Randolph county.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling and remain
below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
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 Thursday morning by around 830
AM EDT /730 AM CDT/.
Area Description:
Delaware, IN; Randolph, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: