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Madison County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency
Sunday August 16th, 2026 :: 12:01 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 02:00PM Wednesday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport. Fall Creek at Millersville. White River at Elliston. White River near Centerton. White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant. White River near Nora. White River at Ravenswood. White River at Noblesville. White River at Spencer. White River at Newberry. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Indianapolis. White River at Anderson. White River at Petersburg. .Widespread flooding continues along the White River and associated tributaries. Major flooding is ongoing along the White near and north of Indianapolis, including Nora and Ravenswood areas will drop to Moderate later today. The crest along the White is currently south of Indianapolis. The crest will not reach Centerton until Monday afternoon, and points further southwest later than that.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Anderson.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Extensive flooding of all city parks. The lowest areas of Irondale begin to flood. West 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and N Sycamore Streets flood in northern Anderson. Manhole at Athletic Park behind pool begins to overflow. Killbuck Creek overflows into Aqua Gardens/Shadyside Lake closing off walking paths around lakes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Sunday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 245 AM EDT /145 AM CDT/.

Address/Location
Madison County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency
200 N Delaware St
Anderson, IN 46016

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-635-2017

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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