Flood Warning Issued for Lawrence and Martin Counties in Indiana
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NOAA issued it on May 15, 2026, 3 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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Lawrence and Martin counties in Indiana due to expected minor flooding from recent and additional rainfall, lasting until May 5, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Indiana
- Issued
- May 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis IN
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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Indiana.
Alert Details
The alert is a Flood Warning issued by NWS Indianapolis IN. It was sent on April 28, 2026, at 11:27 AM EDT and is effective from late tonight until May 5, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Lawrence, IN and Martin, IN. It specifically involves the East Fork White River at Seymour, Williams, near Rivervale, and near Bedford.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. Rainfall amounts of two to five inches have occurred, with additional rainfall expected tonight into Wednesday, potentially up to 1.5 inches. The East Fork White River near Bedford is at 17.5 feet and expected to rise to 22.3 feet, with flood stage at 20.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is effective from late tonight on April 29, 2026, at 2:45 AM EDT, and ends on May 5, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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