Flood Warning Issued for East Fork White River at Shoals Affecting Multiple Indiana Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the East Fork White River at Shoals, with moderate flooding expected to impact residential areas and roads through mid-March.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for the East Fork White River at Shoals. This alert follows significant rainfall of 3 to over 5 inches across much of central and southern Indiana, which is expected to bring moderate flooding to the East Fork White River basin.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following counties in Indiana:
- Daviess
- Dubois
- Martin
- Pike
The primary area of concern is the East Fork White River at Shoals.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take immediate precautions:
- Do Not Drive Through Floods: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
- Evacuation Readiness: At a river stage of 26.0 feet, high water affects low residential areas on the left bank at Shoals. Some evacuations or the moving of mobile homes may be necessary.
- Protect Property and Livestock: Rural residents are advised to move livestock and equipment to high ground.
- Monitor Conditions: Stay tuned for further updates; the next statement is expected late tonight.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is forecast for the region. The river stage was measured at 13.3 feet on Thursday afternoon and is expected to rise above the flood stage of 20.0 feet on Saturday evening.
Key projections include:
- Crest: The river is forecast to reach a crest of 26.2 feet early Tuesday afternoon.
- Road Closures: SR 550 is expected to flood on the right bank and between Trinity and Dover Hill. Local roads are expected to flood extensively.
- Precipitation: Total rainfall amounts of 3 to 5+ inches have been recorded, with additional rainfall possible over the weekend and next week.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting Saturday evening, March 7, 2026. The river is expected to fall below flood stage on Saturday, March 14, with the warning officially concluding at 4:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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