Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues or is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...

Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

Big Blue River at Carthage.

Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

Flatrock River near Columbus.

Big Blue River at Shelbyville.

East Fork White River from Columbus to Rivervale.

.Significant rainfall over the past 3 to 4 days has resulted in minor to moderate flooding along portions of the East Fork White River and associated tributaries in eastern and southeastern Indiana. Additional rain is possible at times through the weekend. Please stay advised of the latest forecasts and conditions through the weekend into next week, especially those who live near waterways or other flood prone areas.

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

* WHERE...Big Blue River at Carthage.

* WHEN...Until this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, A frequent high water level. This occurs about two or three times a year. Local roads near the Big Blue River flood. Water surrounds a few homes in Carthage, enters dog houses in southern Carthage and affects used auto parts yard in Carthage. Water is in yards in the southern outskirts of Knightstown and extreme eastern Raysville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 AM EDT Saturday was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood