Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 10:11PM EDT until May 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 7:11pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 10:15am
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...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A few local county roads begin to flood
and are impassable. These include Buddha Road south of the gage
and Lawrenceport Road. All local roads across the East Fork White
River are threatened by high water, and some are closed. Flooding
of agricultural lands in Lawrence County is in progress.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 23.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 24.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 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:
Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: