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Flood Warning

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Hamilton, IN; Hancock, IN; Madison, IN; Marion, IN

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour 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...
Fall Creek at Millersville.
Fall Creek near Fortville.
White River from Muncie to Edwardsport.
.Significant rainfall over the past 3 to 4 days has resulted in flooding along the White River and associated tributaries in central Indiana. Major to record flooding is occurring along the White River near Indianapolis and in the northeastern portion of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Residents of these areas in flood zones are advised to follow the recommendations of local emergency officials, as evacuations have occurred in some areas.
Additional rain is possible at times through the weekend. Please stay advised of the latest forecasts and conditions through the weekend into next week, especially those who live near waterways or other flood prone areas.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Fall Creek near Fortville.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Fall Creek at the edge of SR 238 at gaging site near Fortville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 AM EDT Saturday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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