Flood Warning

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

Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

Big Blue River at Carthage.

Flatrock River near Columbus.

Clifty Creek at Hartsville.

East Fork White River at Seymour.

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

Big Blue River at Shelbyville.

East Fork White River at Columbus.

Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

.Major river flooding is expected. Heavy rainfall of three to eight or more inches have fallen bringing 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 evening to early Monday morning.

* 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 5:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 14.7 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood