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...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following creek in Indiana... Fall Creek near Fortville. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following river in Indiana... Flatrock River at Saint Paul. .Copious rainfall over the past two days, along with another round of storms moving into the area now, is bringing significant flooding to central Indiana. This includes flooding on Fall Creek and Flatrock River. Please keep abreast of updated river forecasts and warnings.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Fall Creek near Fortville.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Near record flooding along Fall Creek as level approaches that seen last in March 1913. Most local roads near Fall Creek in southwest Madison, southeast Hamilton and northeast Marion Counties are flooded worse than December 2013. Residential areas near Luxhaven may be threatened.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:45 PM EDT Thursday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAMILTON, IN ... HANCOCK, IN ... MADISON, IN ... MARION, IN

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Friday morning by around 730 AM EDT.