Flood Warning

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

Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

East Fork White River at Columbus.

Flatrock River near Columbus.

East Fork White River at Seymour.

Big Blue River at Shelbyville.

East Fork White River near Rivervale.

.Minor flooding will continue along the East Fork White River. The initial crest is near Columbus and Seymour as of last Saturday morning and should reach Rivervale around Tuesday. Additional rainfall more than an inch in these basins could increase the crests. Moderate flooding continues on the Big Blue at Shelbyville but crest has occurred and the river is falling there.

* 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 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM 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