Flood Warning

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

Fall Creek near Fortville.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following river in Indiana...

Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

.Copious rainfall over the past two days, along with another round of storms moving into the area now, is bringing significant flooding to central Indiana. This includes flooding on Fall Creek and Flatrock River. Please keep abreast of updated river forecasts and warnings.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Significant flooding in progress along the Flatrock River. Local river roads are flooded with possibly a few residential areas affected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:45 PM EDT Thursday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 11.0 feet late this evening. It will then fall late tomorrow morning. It will rise to 9.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood