Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following waterways in Indiana...

Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

Wildcat Creek at Kokomo and near Jerome.

Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following waterways in Indiana...

Big Blue River at Carthage.

Fall Creek near Fortville.

Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

.Copious rainfall over the past two days along with yet another round of storms coming today is bringing significant flooding to central Indiana. This includes tributaries into the main stem rivers, including Flatrock River, Wildcat Creek, Mississinewa River, Big Blue River, Fall Creek, and Driftwood River.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, Extensive flooding along Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County on March 7, 2011. Double Y Saddle Club area extensively flooded. Water flowing over CR 950N to Club. CR 330W is flooded just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge Rd. CR 500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access to residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is completely flooded. Water very near several residences and seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 15.3 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood