Alertes en vigueurBartholomew

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Driftwood River near Edinburgh. East Fork White River at Seymour. .Rainfall of up to ten plus inches last week from northwest Indiana to east central Indiana to southeast Indiana has brought widespread flooding to much of central and southern Indiana. The crest has occurred on the Driftwood River at Edinburgh, and the river level is expected to continue falling for the foreseeable future. The East Fork White River crest at about moderate flood stage of 17 feet is beginning to move past Seymour. The river is expected to fall for the foreseeable future. Additional rain is possible overnight tonight, followed by decreasing clouds Monday and dry weather.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
When: Until Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Lowland flooding reported along Sugar Creek and Big Blue River in southern Johnson County in March 2011. Lowland flooding begins along portions of the Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County. Water is near CR 950N to Double Y Saddle Club.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 12.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Monday afternoon by around 1215 PM EDT.