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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana White River from Elliston to Petersburg. .Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall on the upper and middle White will bring minor to possibly moderate flooding to points on the White from Elliston downriver to the confluence with the Wabash. The crest is expected to reach Elliston Thursday into Friday and downriver points thereafter.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Petersburg.
When: From Monday afternoon until further notice.
Impacts: At 21.3 feet, State Road 257 south of Washington began to flood during May 2008 after local rains of more than an inch on very wet soils with Petersburg at 21.3 feet and rising and Shoals at 15.5 feet and rising.
Additional Details: - At 10:45 PM EDT Saturday /9:45 PM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 7.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 21.8 feet Sunday, August 23. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Sunday afternoon by around 230 PM EDT /130 PM CDT/.