Flood Warning Issued for White River in Daviess, Greene, and Knox Counties Through March 11

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the White River at Elliston and Newberry, as well as the East Fork White River at Seymour. The alert was issued following forecasts of multiple rounds of rainfall that are expected to bring minor flooding to area rivers and streams.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic regions affected include Daviess, Greene, and Knox counties in Indiana. Specific focus is placed on the White River at Elliston and Newberry, and the East Fork White River at Seymour.

What You Should Do

Motorists are strictly advised not to attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Residents in the affected basins should monitor local conditions and stay updated on river stages.

Expected Conditions

Forecasts indicate rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches over large portions of the East Fork White and lower White basins through Friday morning. Additional rainfall expected from Friday onward will likely increase crests and lengthen the duration of the flood.

At the White River at Elliston, where the flood stage is 18.0 feet, the river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet by Saturday morning. At this level, significant impacts to local infrastructure are expected:

• State Road 157 between Worthington and Bloomfield begins to flood.
• County Road 175 south of Bloomfield floods.
• High water will affect CR 100 W, CR 850 N, CR 250 W, and CR 200 W across Jefferson, Fairplay, and Washington Townships.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective starting Wednesday evening, March 4, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 7:37 AM EDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.