Flood Warning

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

Big Blue River at Shelbyville.

East Fork White River at Columbus.

Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

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

East Fork White River at Seymour.

Flatrock River near Columbus.

Muscatatuck River at Vernon.

.Major river flooding is expected. Heavy rainfall of three to eight or more inches will bring 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...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.

* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding becomes more extensive. Although this level is fairly frequent, many local and state roads flood. Seymour gravel pit begins to flood. Livestock and equipment must be relocated to higher ground. High water surrounds river residences near Rockford. CR 760 E south of river gaging station is impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 6.0 feet this evening. It will then rise above flood stage late tonight to 16.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will fall to 15.4 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then rise to 16.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood