Flood Warning

...Observed flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...

Fall Creek near Fortville.

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

Fall Creek at Millersville.

.Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to minor to major flooding along Fall Creek near Fortville and Millersville. Flooding will persist into the overnight hours.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Fall Creek near Fortville.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Extensive flooding along Fall Creek in Madison County. All roads along Fall Creek in Madison County were closed by high water. Former State Road 238 was flooded. The flood crest of 10.4 feet in December 2013 was believed to be the highest since March 1913.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 AM EDT Friday was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood