Flood Warning — Lawrence County, Indiana
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 10:28AM 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 Seymour. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.4 feet, State Road 258 remained open after the river rebounded quickly to this level in June 2010. State Roa
Effective August 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Indianapolis IN
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Lawrence County, Indiana?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Lawrence County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Washington County, Jackson County.