Severe Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 11:35PM EDT until August 24 at 9:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Affected area: Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana… Driftwood River near Edinburgh. …The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana… East Fork White River at Seymour. …The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana… East Fork White River near Rivervale. .Recent additional heavy rainfall has lead to rising water levels on the East Fork White River and some headwater tributaries. Minor flooding has ended on the East Fork White near Rivervale…with flooding forecast to start at Seymour Friday afternoon. The Driftwood River near Edinburgh will be around bankfull Friday afternoon and evening. * WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE…East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN…From Friday evening to late Monday morning. * IMPACTS…At 13.5 feet, Lowland flood continues. County Road 700 E begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 10:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 13.4 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. – Flood stage is 12.0 feet. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 late tonight by around 1245 AM EDT.