Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:27PM EDT until August 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and locations
in Indiana...
White River at Indianapolis, Ravenswood, and Noblesville.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and
locations in Indiana...
White River near Nora, and at Anderson.
.Rainfall of up to ten plus inches last week from northwest Indiana
to east central Indiana to southeast Indiana has brought widespread
flooding to much of central and southern Indiana.
All flooding in the "major" flood category along the White River has
fallen to moderate flood stage. The crest is approaching Centerton
and should reach it shortly after daybreak at a height of 17.7
feet. Flooding of this magnitude affects Blue Bluff and Paragon
Roads and is close to flooding a few homes.
Additional rain is possible overnight tonight, followed by
decreasing clouds Monday and dry weather.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...White River at Noblesville.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flooding becomes more serious in the
Riverwood, Clare, and Trails End areas. Flooding of basements
occurs with water possibly extending to the first floor. State
Road 19 begins to flood. Many local roads in these areas are
impassable and some evacuations are necessary.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 19.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 22.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday evening and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 Monday afternoon by around 1230
PM EDT.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 4:27 - ke klo 15:00
