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River Flood Warning 198, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this river flood warning at Dec 11, 2021, 7:01 PM EST for Jackson County, Lawrence County, Washington County, Indiana. It was in force for 39 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2021, 7:01 PM EST (00:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 13, 2021, 10:09 AM EST
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Jackson County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Washington County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point East Fork White River near Seymour (SERI3). The gauge peaked at 13.33 ft at Dec 12, 2021, 4:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 17 ft
- Major stage
- 19 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03365500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
551
WGUS43 KIND 120001
FLWIND
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
701 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour affecting Washington, Jackson
and Lawrence Counties.
.Two rounds of showers and thunderstorms that moved through central
and southern Indiana Friday evening and night brought up to around
an inch of rain, with locally higher amounts. This is causing
slightly elevated water levels on area waterways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Sunday morning by around 700 AM
EST.
&&
INC071-093-175-121215-
/O.NEW.KIND.FL.W.0198.211212T0001Z-211213T2200Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.211212T0000Z.211212T1200Z.211213T1000Z.NO/
701 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Significant agricultural lands begins to
flood. High water affects some local roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 12.5 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
3893 8604 3906 8587
$$
BH5 follow-up statements
527
WGUS83 KIND 120005
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
705 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour affecting Washington, Jackson
and Lawrence Counties.
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville affecting Delaware and
Randolph Counties.
.Rainfall since Friday of about one inch brought 5-day rainfall
totals up to around two inches...which has lead to localized
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 400 AM
EST.
&&
INC071-093-175-121215-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0198.000000T0000Z-211213T2200Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.211212T0000Z.211212T1200Z.211213T1000Z.NO/
705 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Significant agricultural lands begins to
flood. High water affects some local roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 12.5 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
3893 8604 3906 8587
$$
INC035-135-120900-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0197.000000T0000Z-211212T0854Z/
/RIDI3.1.ER.211211T1518Z.211211T2000Z.211212T0254Z.UU/
705 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water on the shoulder and edge of SR 1
south of the junction with SR 28 in western Randolph County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 PM EST Saturday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 4.0 feet early
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4026 8496 4024 8528 4038 8551 4041 8543
4030 8527 4029 8495
$$
BH373
WGUS83 KIND 120214
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
914 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River
Mississinewa River
.Rainfall since Friday of about one inch brought 5-day rainfall
totals up to around two inches...which has lead to localized
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 400 AM
EST.
&&
INC071-093-175-121630-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0198.000000T0000Z-211214T0800Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.211212T0000Z.211212T1200Z.211213T2000Z.NO/
914 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Lowland flood continues. Jackson County
Road 700 E begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM EST Saturday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
3893 8604 3906 8587
$$
INC035-135-120900-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0197.000000T0000Z-211212T0855Z/
/RIDI3.N.ER.211211T1518Z.211211T2000Z.211212T0255Z.UU/
914 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Mississinewa River banks about one mile
east of Ridgeville and in other areas begin to overflow at this
level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 10.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EST Saturday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 4.0 feet early
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4026 8496 4024 8528 4038 8551 4041 8543
4030 8527 4029 8495
$$
BH677
WGUS83 KIND 121554
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1054 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour affecting Washington, Jackson
and Lawrence Counties.
.Rainfall since Friday of about one inch brought 5-day rainfall
totals up to around two inches...which has lead to localized
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM
EST.
&&
INC071-093-175-130400-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0198.000000T0000Z-211214T2100Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.211212T0000Z.211212T0915Z.211214T0900Z.NO/
1054 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Lowland flood continues. Jackson County
Road 700 E begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EST Sunday was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 6.7 feet Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
3893 8604 3906 8587
$$
Ryan489
WGUS83 KIND 130307
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1007 PM EST Sun Dec 12 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour affecting Washington, Jackson
and Lawrence Counties.
.Rainfall since Friday of about one inch brought 5-day rainfall
totals up to around two inches...which has lead to localized
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Monday morning by around 1130 AM
EST.
&&
INC071-093-175-131630-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0198.000000T0000Z-211214T0805Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.211212T0000Z.211212T0915Z.211213T2005Z.NO/
1007 PM EST Sun Dec 12 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Significant agricultural lands begins to
flood. High water affects some local roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EST Sunday was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.7 feet Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
3893 8604 3906 8587
$$
BH558
WGUS83 KIND 131509
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1009 AM EST Mon Dec 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour.
.Flooding has come to an end on the East Fork White River.
INC071-093-175-131615-
/O.CAN.KIND.FL.W.0198.000000T0000Z-211213T1509Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.211212T0000Z.211212T0915Z.211213T0800Z.NO/
1009 AM EST Mon Dec 13 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the East Fork White River at Seymour.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.4 feet Saturday
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
3893 8604 3906 8587
$$
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.