Flood Warning

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

White River at Elliston down to Hazleton.

.The White River continues in minor to moderate flood down through Elliston as the crest passes Morgan County points through early Tuesday. Minor flooding to start at Edwardsport late Monday evening and at Newberry early Tuesday. The crest will slowly approach Elliston through Thursday...where moderate flooding is possible.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Edwardsport.

* WHEN...Until Monday, August 24.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water is at critical levels for makeshift levees. Most of bottomlands flood. Old Vincennes road and State Road 358 between Plainville and Edwardsport are impassable by several feet. High water surrounds river cabins. This type of flood occurs on average about once a year.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Monday /6:00 PM CDT Monday/ the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 21.0 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, August 24. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood