Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 10:28AM EDT until August 16 at 6:49PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
Big Blue River at Shelbyville.
East Fork White River at Seymour.
Flatrock River near Columbus.
East Fork White River at Columbus.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
Muscatatuck River at Vernon.
.Major river flooding is expected. Heavy rainfall of three to well
over six inches overnight and continued rainfall today and tonight
will bring major flooding to area waterways, including the Big Blue
River at Shelbyville. Other areas such as the Driftwood near
Edinburgh should expect significant flooding as well. At the current
time, further downstream locations on the East Fork White can expect
minor lowland flooding.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Extensive flooding along Driftwood River
in northern Bartholomew County and of Double Y Saddle Club area.
Tannehill Rd west of bridge and CR 325W south of Lowell Rd are
flooded. Water is on or very close to Lowell Rd and the CR 250W
intersection east of the bridge. Water is very close or possibly
in several residences and seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR
325W. Water is deeper on CR 330W just south of Ohio Ridge Rd and
CR 500N west of CR 250W.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 15.5 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 900 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov