Flood Warning Issued for Big Blue River at Shelbyville Through Friday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the Big Blue River at Shelbyville. This alert follows significant rainfall across central Indiana, where between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen as of early Wednesday morning. Additional rain is expected over the next several days, causing creeks and rivers to rise.

Affected Areas

The primary focus of this warning is the Big Blue River at Shelbyville in Shelby County, Indiana. The NWS also identified several other rivers in the region experiencing rising levels, including:

• Driftwood River near Edinburgh
• 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 in the affected areas should monitor local water levels closely. Motorists are strictly advised not to attempt to drive around barricades or operate vehicles through flooded areas.

Expected Conditions

As of 2:45 AM EST on Wednesday, the river stage was measured at 10.5 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 13.0 feet this afternoon, reaching a peak of 13.8 feet this evening. While minor flooding is currently forecast, impacts can be significant; at 14.0 feet, flooding begins to affect business and residential property, and West Washington Avenue east of the rendering plant begins to flood.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective starting Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2026. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning, with the warning officially concluding at 4:37 PM EST on Friday, March 6, 2026.