Flood Warning Issued for White River at Spencer Affecting Greene, Monroe, and Owen Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the White River at Spencer. The alert was issued early Wednesday morning following significant rainfall across the region. This warning remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic regions impacted include:

• Greene County, IN
• Monroe County, IN
• Owen County, IN

Specific locations mentioned include the White River at Spencer and rural northwest Monroe County near Moon Road.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drive through flooded areas: Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
• Respect Barricades: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
• Monitor Conditions: Stay tuned to local weather updates as additional rain is in the forecast over the next several days.

Expected Conditions

Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen across central Indiana, with up to 2 inches in south-central Indiana. These totals have caused creeks to rise, with rivers expected to follow.

At the White River at Spencer, the water level was recorded at 8.2 feet as of 3:30 AM EST Wednesday. The river is forecast to rise above the 14.0-foot flood stage this afternoon, reaching a crest of 18.9 feet early Friday morning. Expected impacts include the closure of Gosport Road and extensive agricultural flooding. Moon Road in rural northwest Monroe County is also expected to face extensive flooding.

Timeline

• Warning Starts: Wednesday, March 4, at 12:40 PM EST.
• Expected Crest: 18.9 feet early Friday morning.
• Warning Ends: The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning, with the warning officially concluding by 6:49 PM EDT on Sunday, March 8.