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 occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Blue River at Carthage.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Extensive flooding is in progress. Many local roads flood and are impassable to most vehicles. A few evacuations are necessary in southern parts of Carthage, extreme southern sections of Knightstown, eastern Raysville and a few rural areas of northwest Rush County. Used auto parts yard in Carthage is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9 feet early this morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood