Jackson County, IN
Alerts
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In effect from Wednesday 06/10 9:57 PM EDT – Thursday 06/11 9:39 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Indianapolis IN
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana
East Fork White River at Seymour.
.Heavy rainfall of upwards of 2-4 inches Wednesday morning has lead to rises in the East Fork White River at Seymour. Minor flooding is expected through tomorrow evening.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
East Fork White River at Seymour.
When
From this evening to late tomorrow evening.
Impacts
At 13.5 feet, Lowland flood continues. County Road 700 E begins to flood.
Additional Details
- At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Thursday morning by around 1100 AM EDT.
Areas Impacted
- Jackson, IN
- Lawrence, IN
- Washington, IN
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Tonight's and Tomorrow Night's Severe Weather Risk
Created by the NWS Indianapolis WFO
Line of thunderstorms over IL may move into NW portions of central Indiana between 7 PM and 10 PM. Another line of storms is expected to move across most of central Indiana after 12 AM. Tonight, the primary hazard will be wind gusts to 60 mph and locally heavy rainfall. Tomorrow night another line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move into central Indiana after 10 PM. There is a slightly greater threat for damaging winds, as well as large hail and possibly and isolated tornado.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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