Weather Alert in Indiana
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 11:07PM EST until March 15 at 11:25PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
AREAS AFFECTED: Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale, and at Columbus. Flatrock River near Columbus. Driftwood River near Edinburgh. East Fork White River at Williams and near Bedford. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals and Seymour. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread flooding. Additional rainfall over the weekend and next week could lengthen the amount of time the river remains in flood. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale. * WHEN...Until Sunday, March 15. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Some evacuations in the Fort Ritner area are necessary. Flooding of low areas in Fort Ritner is in progress. Backwater floods county roads at some distance from river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 31.3 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 15. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 200 PM EST.
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Precipitation can refer to many different forms of water that
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In most cases, precipitation will reach the ground, but it is not uncommon for
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A shelf cloud is similar to a wall cloud, but forms at the front
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storm; first, cool air settles along the ground where precipitation has just fallen.
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