...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Fall Creek near Fortville. .Copious rainfall over the past two days along with yet another round of storms coming today is bringing significant flooding to central Indiana. This includes rapidly rising water on Fall Creek at Fortville where the creek should crest this afternoon or possible tonight, depending on the path of incoming storms.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fall Creek near Fortville.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water on SR 238 at gaging site near Fortville. Flooding possible in low areas of Luxhaven.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM EDT Thursday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.4 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: HAMILTON, IN ... HANCOCK, IN ... MADISON, IN ... MARION, IN
Instructions:
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 415 AM EDT.
