Flood Warning Issued for East Fork White River in Lawrence and Martin Counties Through March 15

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the East Fork White River near Bedford, as well as locations at Williams and Rivervale. This alert follows significant rainfall across central and southern Indiana, with total accumulations ranging from 3 to over 5 inches.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Indiana:

• Lawrence County
• Martin County

Specific river locations affected include the East Fork White River near Bedford, Rivervale, and Williams. Additionally, major flooding is forecast for the East Fork White River at Seymour.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas should adhere to the following safety guidelines:

• Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
• Stay Informed: Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
• Monitor Conditions: Be aware that additional rainfall over the weekend and next week could lengthen the duration of the flood event.

Expected Conditions

Moderate flooding is forecast for the East Fork White River near Bedford. As of 9:30 AM EST Thursday, the river stage was 15.2 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 20.0-foot flood stage late Friday evening, reaching a peak of 28.4 feet on Monday morning.

Impacts at 28.5 feet: This level is consistent with the March 2008 floods, where roads along Salt Creek and Little Salt Creek in the Bedford area began to flood due to local runoff and backwater from the East Fork White River.

Timeline

• Effective Date: March 5, 2026, at 12:11 PM EST
• Flood Onset: Friday evening, March 6, 2026
• Peak Conditions: Monday morning, March 9, 2026
• Warning Expiration: Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 4:35 AM EDT
• Expected Recession: The river is forecast to fall below flood stage on Saturday, March 14.