Flood Warning Issued for Monroe, Morgan, and Owen Counties Through Thursday Morning
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NWS Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for the White River near Centerton and surrounding areas as heavy rainfall triggers rising water levels.
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the White River in central Indiana. This alert follows rainfall amounts between two and four inches, with additional precipitation expected to impact river levels. The warning covers the White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant, near Centerton, at Edwardsport, and at Petersburg.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following counties and geographic regions:
- Monroe County, IN
- Morgan County, IN
- Owen County, IN
Specific river locations mentioned include the White River near Centerton, below the Eagle Valley Power Plant, at Edwardsport, and at Petersburg. Forecast flooding has also been updated to moderate severity for the White River at Elliston and Newberry.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
- Never drive cars through flooded areas.
- Avoid low-lying areas near riverbanks.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, rainfall amounts between two and four inches have already fallen over parts of central and southern Indiana. Additional rainfall of one to three inches is expected this evening into Thursday morning, with locally higher amounts possible. This will bring widespread minor river flooding with pockets of moderate flooding to the East Fork White and lower White River basins.
For the White River near Centerton:
- Flood Stage: 12.0 feet
- Current Stage: 11.4 feet (as of 12:00 PM Wednesday)
- Forecast Crest: 12.1 feet this evening
- Impact: At 11.8 feet, low-lying agricultural fields begin to flood.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting Wednesday evening, March 4, 2026. The river near Centerton is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and fall back below flood stage late tonight. The overall alert for the region is set to expire at 10:00 AM EST on Thursday, March 5.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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