Flood Warning

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

White River at Elliston.

.Rainfall of up to ten plus inches last week from northwest Indiana to east central Indiana to southeast Indiana has brought widespread flooding to much of central and southern Indiana.

All flooding in the "major" flood category along the White River has fallen to moderate flood stage. The crest is approaching Centerton and should reach it shortly after daybreak at a height of 17.7 feet. Flooding of this magnitude affects Blue Bluff and Paragon Roads and is close to flooding a few homes.

Additional rain is possible overnight tonight, followed by decreasing clouds Monday and dry weather.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Elliston.

* WHEN...Until Monday, August 24.

* IMPACTS...At 24.5 feet, North end of runway of Shawnee Airfield begins to flood. High water surrounds river cabins. Extensive agricultural flooding is in progress.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.2 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, August 24. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood