Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...

Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.

.Heavy rainfall of up to five inches has fallen over Randolph County over the past 48 hours, ending at 8 AM EDT today, leading to significant flooding on the Mississinewa River. Additional rainfall is expected on and off into the new work week that likely will prolong flooding. Stay weather aware!.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Significant flooding of Mississinewa River in northern Randolph County. Water is likely on SR 1 just south of SR 28. West CR 825 N east of SR 1 and West River Road west of SR 1 and possibly other county roads are flooded. Little League field in Ridgeville is flooded. Noticeable agricultural flooding in progress.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM EDT Friday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 13.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood