Flood Warning

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

White River at Petersburg.

White River at Edwardsport.

White River at Newberry.

White River at Elliston.

White River at Hazleton.

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

White River near Centerton.

White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

White River at Spencer.

.Flooding continues along the White River at points from Centerton on south. The crest on the White is at Spencer late Wednesday morning and should reach Elliston late overnight Thursday and Newberry by midday Friday.

Additional rainfall of around 1.5 inches in upper portions of the White basin, as well as far lower portions of the White, was included in these forecasts. This additional rainfall should bring an additional bump to action stage along the White from Muncie to Ravenswood over the next few days. With locally higher amounts possible and the potential for the location of the axis of heaviest rain to change, those with interests along the White River should pay close attention to forecast updates and stay weather aware.

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

* WHERE...White River at Elliston.

* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.

* 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 Wednesday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 20.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood