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High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Sun 7:37 am EDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Indianapolis - IN, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

White River at Spencer

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...White River at Spencer. WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flood water affects gravel pit. High water concerns farmers in agricultural season about crops and livestock. Lowest portions of Trails 1 and 7 in McCormicks Creek Park flood. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EST Saturday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 PM EST Saturday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Edwardsport, Spencer, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate flooding across the East Fork White and lower White basins and their tributaries. Minor flooding is expected in the lowest reach of the Wabash River at Mount Carmel starting Saturday night. Additional rainfall earlier today and next week could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 500 AM EDT /400 AM CDT/.
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