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Flood Watch
Issued: 7:41 AM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central Indiana including the following
counties, in central Indiana, Bartholomew, Decatur, Hancock,
Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Rush and Shelby. In east
central Indiana, Henry. In south central Indiana, Brown, Jackson,
Lawrence and Monroe. In southeast Indiana, Jennings. In southwest
Indiana, Daviess, Greene, Knox, Martin and Sullivan. In west
central Indiana, Clay, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion and Vigo.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts
in the past 48 hours along with an additional inch possible
this morning may lead to renewed areal flooding in the watch
area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:54 AM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Youngs Creek at Amity.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Significant flooding in progress.  Parks
and some local roads are flooded by a foot or more of water.
Agricultural flooding is noticeable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 PM EST Wednesday was 10.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:54 AM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Sugar Creek near Edinburgh.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood waters in at least one cabin and is
about to enter several more near Sugar Creek.  Extensive flooding
of Sugar Creek in Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area.  Water
approaching and possibly on portions of River Road north of Old
Hospital Road and CR 650S.  Flooding of agricultural land near SR
252 along a small tributary to Sugar Creek and of some county
roads upstream of CR 650S.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 PM EST Wednesday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 14.6 feet late tomorrow
evening. It will then fall early Friday morning. It will rise
to 14.6 feet late Friday morning. It will then fall again but
remain above flood stage.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:51 AM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, Extensive flooding along Driftwood River
in northern Bartholomew County on March 7, 2011.  Double Y Saddle
Club area extensively flooded. Water flowing over CR 950N to Club.
CR 330W is flooded just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge
Rd. CR 500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access
to residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is
completely flooded. Water very near several residences and
seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EST Wednesday was 12.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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