Full Notification

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Flatrock River at Saint Paul. Big Walnut Creek near Reelsville. Big Blue River at Carthage. Buck Creek at Acton. Sugar Creek at New Palestine. Mill Creek near Cataract. Fall Creek near Fortville. Fall Creek at Millersville. Wildcat Creek at Kokomo. Wildcat Creek near Jerome. Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Youngs Creek at Amity. Sugar Creek near Edinburgh. .Heavy rainfall across central Indiana from several events over the past week has brought minor to significant flooding to several rivers, creeks and streams in central Indiana.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Big Blue River at Carthage.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, A frequent high water level. This occurs about two or three times a year. Local roads near the Big Blue River flood. Water surrounds a few homes in Carthage, enters dog houses in southern Carthage and affects used auto parts yard in Carthage. Water is in yards in the southern outskirts of Knightstown and extreme eastern Raysville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM EDT Sunday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: HENRY, IN ... RUSH, IN ... SHELBY, IN

Instructions:

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 1245 AM EDT.