Flood Warning

FROM: NWS Indianapolis IN
AREA: Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Washington, IN
SENT: 2026-02-16T06:37:00-05:00

Flood Warning issued February 16 at 6:37AM EST until February 17 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN

…The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana…

East Fork White River at Seymour.

.Melting snow combined with recent rainfall of up to an inch has
resulted in minor flooding of the East Fork White River.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…East Fork White River at Seymour.

* WHEN…From this morning to tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS…At 12.0 feet, Significant agricultural lands begins to
flood. High water affects some local roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 5:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 12.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this morning to a crest of 12.4 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
– Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued this evening by around 945 PM
EST.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T21:45:00-05:00