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Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana Blue River at Fredericksburg affecting Harrison and Washington Counties. .Heavy rain from the past 24 hours will cause the river to rise.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Blue River at Fredericksburg.
When: From this morning to late this afternoon.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Water covers parts of Fredericksburg-Depauw Road near river. At 22.0 feet, Backroads in town flood. Water approaches US 150.
Additional Details: - At 5:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.8 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0 feet on 06/27/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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/lmk. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 400 PM EDT.