Flood Warning Issued for White Lick Creek in Hendricks and Morgan Counties Through Early Thursday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for White Lick Creek at Mooresville. The alert was issued following reports of significant rainfall across central Indiana and remains in effect until early Thursday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Indiana:

• Hendricks County
• Morgan County

The primary area of concern is White Lick Creek at Mooresville.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the warning area should adhere to the following safety instructions:

• Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
• Avoid Impacted Zones: Stay away from the banks of the creek and flooded park areas.
• Stay Informed: Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next official statement is expected by approximately 11:00 PM EST.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region due to heavy precipitation.

• Rainfall Totals: Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen across central Indiana as of early Wednesday morning.
• River Levels: As of 7:30 AM EST Wednesday, the stage was 15.0 feet. The creek is expected to rise above the flood stage of 17.0 feet late this morning.
• Crest Forecast: A crest of 17.7 feet is expected late Wednesday afternoon.
• Impacts: At 17.9 feet, the southern portion of Blue Heron Trail in Plainfield Park is flooded by two to three feet of water in the fishing lake area.

Timeline

• Effective Period: The warning is active from Wednesday morning, March 4, through 5:20 AM EST on Thursday, March 5.
• Flood Duration: The creek is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday morning and fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening.