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 Hazleton.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Thursday, August 27.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, In agricultural season, extensive flooding of bottomlands and some of the higher bottomlands is in progress. High water surrounds residents in river cabins. Oil fields and local roads flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 21.3 feet Monday, August 24. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, August 26. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood