Flood Warning Issued for East Fork White River at Seymour Impacting Jackson, Lawrence, and Washington Counties
Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Southern Indiana
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the East Fork White River at Seymour through Tuesday afternoon due to melting snow and recent rainfall.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for the East Fork White River at Seymour. The alert was issued on the morning of February 16, 2026, and remains in effect until Tuesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects the following regions in Indiana:
- Jackson County
- Lawrence County
- Washington County
The primary focus of the alert is the East Fork White River at Seymour.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don’t drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads, as most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
- Respect Barricades: Do not drive around barricades or attempt to navigate cars through flooded areas.
- Monitor Updates: Stay tuned for further statements, with the next update expected by approximately 9:45 PM EST this evening.
Expected Conditions
A combination of melting snow and recent rainfall totaling up to one inch has led to minor flooding.
- Current Stage: As of 5:45 AM EST Monday, the river was at 12.0 feet.
- Flood Stage: 12.0 feet.
- Forecast Crest: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet shortly after midnight tonight.
- Impacts: At 12.0 feet, significant flooding of agricultural lands begins, and high water starts to affect local roads.
Timeline
- Effective Period: The warning began Monday morning, February 16, 2026.
- Crest Timing: Expected just after midnight tonight.
- Expiration: The river is forecast to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon, with the warning set to end at 3:00 PM EST on February 17, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice