Flood Warning Issued for East Fork White River at Seymour Through Early Sunday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Minor flooding is forecast for the East Fork White River at Seymour following 1 to 1.5 inches of rain, with impacts expected for local roads and agricultural lands.
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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. This alert follows rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches which have led to rises along many rivers and streams across central and southern Indiana. Minor flooding is expected as the river reaches flood stage.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the East Fork White River at Seymour, affecting portions of the following counties in Indiana:
- Jackson County
- Lawrence County
- Washington County
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive through water of unknown depth and avoid areas known to flood.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 1:45 AM EST Saturday, the river stage was measured at 11.4 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet this afternoon, which is the official flood stage. At this level, significant agricultural lands begin to flood and high water begins to affect some local roads. Following the crest, the river is expected to fall below flood stage quickly and continue to fall into next week.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from Saturday afternoon, February 21, until just after midnight tonight, February 22, at 1:00 AM EST. The river is expected to crest Saturday afternoon. The next official statement is scheduled to be issued by approximately 5:30 PM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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