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Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 6:12 PM Aug. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Issued at Thu 6:06 PM Aug. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 582 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL INDIANA BARTHOLOMEW JOHNSON MORGAN IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA BROWN JACKSON LAWRENCE MONROE IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA JENNINGS IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA DAVIESS GREENE KNOX MARTIN SULLIVAN IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA OWEN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEDFORD, BLOOMFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, CARLISLE, COLUMBUS, FARMERSBURG, FRANKLIN, GOSPORT, GREENWOOD, JASONVILLE, LINTON, LOOGOOTEE, MARTINSVILLE, MITCHELL, MOORESVILLE, NASHVILLE, NORTH VERNON, SEYMOUR, SHELBURN, SHOALS, SPENCER, SULLIVAN, VINCENNES, WASHINGTON, AND WORTHINGTON.

Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 6:00 PM Aug. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana Driftwood River near Edinburgh. Flatrock River near Columbus. Big Blue River at Shelbyville. East Fork White River at Columbus.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana East Fork White River at Seymour. .Additional rainfall of two to three inches tonight will cause rivers to continue to rise, with moderate flooding expected on parts of the East Fork White and its tributaries. Locally heavier amounts could cause the crest to be higher.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: East Fork White River at Columbus.
When: From late tonight to early Monday afternoon.
Impacts: At 13.5 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress along the East Fork White River. CR 800 S is flooded.
Additional Details: - At 5:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 13.3 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Friday morning by around 900 AM EDT.

Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 6:00 PM Aug. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana Driftwood River near Edinburgh. Flatrock River near Columbus. Big Blue River at Shelbyville. East Fork White River at Columbus.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana East Fork White River at Seymour. .Additional rainfall of two to three inches tonight will cause rivers to continue to rise, with moderate flooding expected on parts of the East Fork White and its tributaries. Locally heavier amounts could cause the crest to be higher.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: East Fork White River at Seymour.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 18.3 feet, On April 23, 2011 Historic Rok-Sey roller staking rink at Rockford was sandbagged. This historic structure was flooded by 2 feet of water in June 2008 when the river approached 21 feet.
Additional Details: - At 4:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 PM EDT Thursday was 15.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Friday morning by around 900 AM EDT.

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