Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
555 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

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

  Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

  Big Blue River at Carthage.

  Flatrock River near Columbus.

  Clifty Creek at Hartsville.

  East Fork White River at Seymour.

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

  Big Blue River at Shelbyville.

  East Fork White River at Columbus.

  Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

.Major river flooding is expected. Heavy rainfall of three to eight
or more inches have fallen bringing major flooding to area
waterways, including the Big Blue River at Shelbyville. Other areas
such as the Driftwood near Edinburgh and the Flatrock River at
Columbus should expect moderate river flooding as well. At the
current time, further downstream locations on the East Fork White
can expect minor lowland flooding, but may approach moderate levels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 445 PM
EDT.

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555 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding becomes more extensive. Although
  this level is fairly frequent, many local and state roads flood.
  Seymour gravel pit begins to flood. Livestock and equipment must
  be relocated to higher ground. High water surrounds river
  residences near Rockford. CR 760 E south of river gaging station
  is impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:45 AM EDT Thursday was 12.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9
    feet early Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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