Alertes en vigueurHuntingburg, IN

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana East Fork White River near Bedford, Rivervale, Williams, and Shoals. Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana East Fork White River at Columbus and Seymour. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate flooding across the East Fork White basin and their tributaries. Additional rainfall earlier today, and next week could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises next week.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: East Fork White River at Shoals.
When: From this evening to Sunday, March 15.
Impacts: At 26.0 feet, High water affects low residential areas on left bank at Shoals. Some evacuations or moving of mobile homes is necessary. Local roads flood more extensively. Rural residents move livestock and equipment to high ground. SR 550 floods on right bank and also between Trinity and Dover Hill.
Additional Details: - At 12:30 PM EST Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 26.9 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 15. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 800 PM EST.