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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Blue River at Shelbyville.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 16.3 feet, Extensive flooding occurring along Big Blue River. Several residences in Shelbyville had water in their yards on March 6, 2011. One day later extensive flooding at mile marker 82.5 in the Edinburgh area. Several homes along Sugar Creek were evacuated when the level peaked at nine ft on the New Palestine gage one day earlier.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 PM EDT Friday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood