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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana White River from Muncie to Spencer. Fall Creek at Millersville. Fall Creek near Fortville. .Widespread flooding continues along the White River and associated tributaries. Major flooding is ongoing along the White near and north of Indianapolis, including the Noblesville, Nora, and Ravenswood areas. The crest along the White is currently near the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and may reach Raymond Street by daybreak Sunday. The expected crest height at the Raymond Street gauge has increased to 20.8 feet. The crest will not reach Centerton until Monday afternoon, and points further southwest later than that.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Spencer.
When: From Sunday afternoon to Sunday, August 23.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Hyden Road, Fifth Avenue, and west side of Cooper Street in southern Spencer begin to flood.
Additional Details: - At 10:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 20.5 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, August 22. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Sunday afternoon by around 1215 PM EDT.