...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Anderson. White River at Muncie. White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant. White River near Centerton. White River at Elliston. White River at Spencer.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...White River at Anderson.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday 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 4:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 24.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:30 AM EDT Friday was 24.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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 by 1100 AM.late tonight by around 200 AM EDT.
