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...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Edwardsport.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening to Monday, August 24.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water is at critical levels for makeshift levees. Most of bottomlands flood. Old Vincennes road and State Road 358 between Plainville and Edwardsport are impassable by several feet. High water surrounds river cabins. This type of flood occurs on average about once a year.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Friday /6:00 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 20.0 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, August 24. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood