Active AlertsShelbyville, IN

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana East Fork White River near Rivervale, at Columbus, at Seymour, and near Bedford. Sugar Creek near Edinburgh. Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana East Fork White River at Williams and at Shoals. Flatrock River near Columbus. Big Blue River at Shelbyville. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate flooding across the East Fork White and lower White basins and their tributaries. Additional rainfall over the weekend and next week could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises next week.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Big Blue River at Shelbyville.
When: Until tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect business and residential property. West Washington Avenue east of rendering plant begins to flood. In winter and spring, persons are not too concerned. This level is rather unusual for summer.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EST Friday was 14.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Saturday afternoon by around 200 PM EST.