Full Notification

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana... Big Blue River at Carthage. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Youngs Creek at Amity. Fall Creek at Millersville. Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. Flatrock River at Saint Paul. Big Walnut Creek near Reelsville. Mill Creek near Cataract. Sugar Creek near Edinburgh. Fall Creek near Fortville. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Sugar Creek at New Palestine. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana... Buck Creek at Acton. .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 and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Blue River at Carthage.

* WHEN...Until late 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 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 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:

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 this evening by around 1030 PM EDT.