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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg. .Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last couple of days is bringing widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Newberry.
When: Until early Sunday afternoon.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Flood waters block access and begins to surround about 5 to 10 river cabins on south side of the river just southwest of Newberry.
Additional Details: - At 11:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Friday was 17.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg. .Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last couple of days is bringing widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Petersburg.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 23.5 feet, Water from the Great June 2008 Flood recedes from SR 257 south of Washington. The river stage at Shoals was less than 10 feet and less than 14 feet previous day. The Lost River was lowexcept for backwater from the East Fork Whiteduring this entire flood event.
Additional Details: - At 11:30 AM EDT Friday /10:30 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 21.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Friday /10:30 AM CDT Friday/ was 21.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg. .Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last couple of days is bringing widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Edwardsport.
When: Until late Tuesday evening.
Impacts: At 22.9 feet, A 25 foot section of Levee Unit 8 failed at this level on March 6 2011flooding local roads behind the levee. Flooding not nearly as bad as June 2008 levee failure.
Additional Details: - At 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 21.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ was 21.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg. .Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last couple of days is bringing widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at Elliston.
When: Until early Monday morning.
Impacts: At 23.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural lands begin.
Additional Details: - At 8:40 AM EDT Friday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:40 AM EDT Friday was 22.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.