Flood Warning Issued for Bartholomew, Johnson, and Shelby Counties as Rivers Rise Across Central Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for several rivers in Indiana, including the Driftwood River near Edinburgh. The alert follows significant rainfall across the region, with central Indiana receiving between 2 and 4 inches of rain as of early Wednesday morning. The warning indicates that minor flooding is forecast as a result of these conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Bartholomew, Johnson, and Shelby counties. Key locations and waterways mentioned in the alert include:

• Driftwood River near Edinburgh
• Big Blue River at Shelbyville
• Flatrock River near Columbus
• East Fork White River at Columbus and Seymour
• White River at Spencer
• Eel River at Bowling Green

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution. Motorists should never attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents in flood-prone areas should monitor local conditions and stay tuned for further updates from the National Weather Service.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Driftwood River. The river stage was recorded at 7.1 feet early Wednesday and is expected to rise above the 11.0-foot flood stage late this evening. The river is projected to crest at 13.8 feet by Friday afternoon.

Specific impacts include:

• Extensive flooding along the Big Blue River in the Edinburgh area.
• Flooding of Irwin Park in Edinburgh.
• Road closures in Johnson County, specifically CR 650S between CR 700E and CR 800E.
• Water affecting at least one residence in Shelby County at CR 900W and CR 1000S.

Timeline

The Flood Warning for the Driftwood River near Edinburgh is in effect from Wednesday evening, March 4, until late Sunday evening, March 8. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by late Sunday morning.