Flood Warning

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

White River near Nora.

White River at Ravenswood.

White River at Noblesville.

Tippecanoe River near Delphi.

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

White River at Anderson.

White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

White River at Muncie.

.Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to moderate to major flooding along the White and Tippecanoe River. The flooding threat will persist over the weekend into early next week in some areas.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Muncie.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Erection of flood gate at abandoned municipal swimming pool behind 1706 E. Main Street is necessary. The flood gate protects Muncie's downtown business district. October 2002...this site had a mobile home residence and a chain link gate in the opening. The resident lived on the riverward side of the protection. The mailbox had 1700 on it and the road sign said East Washington.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM EDT Thursday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood