Flood Warning — Bartholomew County, Indiana

🌊 Active: Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 12 at 10:28AM EDT until August 16 at 10:09AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Big Blue River at Shelbyville. East Fork White River at Seymour. Flatrock River near Columbus. East Fork White River at Columbus. Driftwood River near Edinburgh. Muscatatuck River at Vernon. .Major river flooding is expected. Heavy rainfall of three to well over six inches overnight and continued rainfall today and tonight will bring major flooding to area waterways, including the Big Blue River at Shelbyville. Other areas such as the Driftwood near Edinburgh should expect significant flooding as well. At the current time, further downstream locations on the East Fork White can expect minor lowland flooding. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Columbus. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Extensive agricultural flooding is in progress north of SR 46 and along right bank downstre

Effective August 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET

📋 Official NWS Guidance

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 this evening by around 900 PM EDT.