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 forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.

* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday, August 27.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, In agricultural season, extensive flooding of bottomlands and some of the higher bottomlands is in progress. High water surrounds residents in river cabins. Oil fields and local roads flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 21.1 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, August 27. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood