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Flood Warning

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Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
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Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

Details

...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 moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding becomes more extensive. Although this level is fairly frequent, many local and state roads flood. Seymour gravel pit begins to flood. Livestock and equipment must be relocated to higher ground. High water surrounds river residences near Rockford. CR 760 E south of river gaging station is impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 PM EDT Friday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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