Flood Warning

...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...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...White River near Nora.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters approach Keystone Avenue north of White River. Much of Ravenswood, Mystic Bay, and areas on both sides of Keystone Avenue south of East 80th Street are flooded by three feet of water. Flood waters nearing residential areas in Shore Acres, Williams Creek Cutoff east of Marott Park, and on the river side of Union Chapel Road. Extensive flooding of the river side of the flood protection in the vicinity of the Indianapolis Art Center and Edgewater Apartments. Flood waters nearing Arden Drive.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 AM EDT Saturday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood