Flood Warning Issued for East Fork White River Affecting Jackson, Lawrence, and Washington Counties
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NWS Indianapolis has issued a flood warning for the East Fork White River at Seymour and surrounding areas, with minor flooding expected to begin Wednesday morning due to heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Indiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the East Fork White River at Seymour, as well as the White River at Elliston and Newberry. The warning is triggered by multiple rounds of rainfall expected to impact central Indiana over the coming days.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the following counties in Indiana:
- Jackson County
- Lawrence County
- Washington County
Impacted river locations include the East Fork White River at Seymour and the White River at Elliston and Newberry.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists in the warning area should adhere to the following safety guidelines:
- Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
- Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
- Stay tuned to local updates as additional rainfall may increase forecast crests and duration of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. Forecasters expect 3 to 4 inches of rainfall through Friday morning, with additional rain likely from Friday onward.
- Flood Stage: 12.0 feet.
- Current Status: As of 10:45 AM EST Tuesday, the river stage was 4.8 feet.
- Forecast: The river is predicted to rise above flood stage late Wednesday morning. It is expected to reach 15.8 feet by Thursday morning and crest at 16.4 feet early Friday afternoon.
- Impacts: At a stage of 16.4 feet, historical data indicates impacts to State Road 258.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: March 3, 2026, at 12:35 PM EST.
- Flood Onset: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at approximately 10:00 AM EST.
- Duration: The warning remains in effect until further notice.
- Next Update: A follow-up statement is expected to be issued by approximately 3:45 AM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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