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Flood Warning — Jackson County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Washington County, IN
Flood Warning
Issued
Expires
2:12 PM CDT · Thu, Aug 20 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KIND

Affected Areas

Jackson County, IN Lawrence County, IN Washington County, IN

Official Bulletin

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

Big Blue River at Shelbyville.

East Fork White River at Seymour.

East Fork White River at Columbus.

Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

Clifty Creek at Hartsville.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

Flatrock River near Columbus.

Muscatatuck River at Vernon.

Big Blue River at Carthage.

.Major river flooding is expected. Heavy rainfall of three to eight
or more inches will bring major flooding to area waterways,
including the Big Blue River at Shelbyville. Other areas such as the
Driftwood near Edinburgh and the Flatrock River at Columbus should
expect moderate river flooding as well. At the current time, further
downstream locations on the East Fork White can expect minor lowland
flooding, but may approach moderate levels.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.

* WHEN...From early this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding becomes more extensive. Although
this level is fairly frequent, many local and state roads flood.
Seymour gravel pit begins to flood. Livestock and equipment must
be relocated to higher ground. High water surrounds river
residences near Rockford. CR 760 E south of river gaging station
is impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early this
morning to 16.0 feet this evening. It will then fall early
tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 16.9 feet Saturday
evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- 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.

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 200 PM
EDT.