Flood Warning

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

Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

Big Blue River at Shelbyville.

East Fork White River at Seymour.

East Fork White River at Columbus.

Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

Clifty Creek at Hartsville.

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

Flatrock River near Columbus.

Muscatatuck River at Vernon.

Big Blue River at Carthage.

.Major river flooding is expected. Heavy rainfall of three to eight or more inches will bring major flooding to area waterways, including the Big Blue River at Shelbyville. Other areas such as the Driftwood near Edinburgh and the Flatrock River at Columbus should expect moderate river flooding as well. At the current time, further downstream locations on the East Fork White can expect minor lowland flooding, but may approach moderate levels.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, Extensive flooding along Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County on March 7, 2011. Double Y Saddle Club area extensively flooded. Water flowing over CR 950N to Club. CR 330W is flooded just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge Rd. CR 500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access to residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is completely flooded. Water very near several residences and seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 14.9 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood