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Flood Warning

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Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
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Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

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...The Flood Warning continues or is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
Flatrock River near Columbus.
Big Blue River at Shelbyville.
East Fork White River from Seymour to Rivervale.
.Minor flooding will continue along the East Fork White River and associated tributaries. The initial crest is near Seymour tonight, with levels holding steady there. The crest should reach Rivervale around Tuesday evening. Additional rainfall of more than an inch in these basins could increase the crests, but lesser rainfall would likely serve only to prolong the high water.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until Thursday 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 9:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Saturday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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