...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Noblesville. White River at Anderson. White River at Muncie. White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant. .Major flooding is occurring on the upper White River at Muncie and Anderson. Record flooding is forecast for Anderson. Additional heavy rainfall is possible tonight, and amounts of 1.5 to over 2 inches were included in the river forecasts for the upper White. Locally higher amounts could bring higher crests and longer flooding.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...White River at Anderson.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Record flood is in progress. Northeast and northwest portions of Anderson are under water. Water is several feet deep in residential, commercial, and municipal areas. SRs 109, 32, 9 and I-69 could be the only roads open over the White River. Many roads are impassable. Bridges may also be impassable or not safe for traffic.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Thursday was 20.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: HAMILTON, IN ... MADISON, IN
Instructions:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 345 AM EDT.
