Indianapolis, IN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...White River at Indianapolis.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Flooding of residential areas near I-465
on the south side occurs, including Hoosier Acres and High Acre
Manor. Flooding begins to affect south side wastewater plant.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 19.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:45 PM EDT Saturday was 19.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west
central Indiana, including the following counties, in central
Indiana, Boone, Clinton, Decatur, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks,
Howard, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Rush, Shelby and Tipton.
In east central Indiana, Delaware, Henry and Randolph. In north
central Indiana, Carroll. In west central Indiana, Clay, Fountain,
Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Vigo and
Warren.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall is expected early tomorrow morning which
could lead to additional flooding. This is potentially a very
dangerous situation, and citizens should remain aware of
conditions in their area and be prepared to take immediate
action if rising water threatens or warnings are issued.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Hendricks County in central Indiana...
Northern Marion County in central Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from
thunderstorms earlier today. Flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Lawrence, Brownsburg,
Speedway, Meridian Hills, Clermont, Rocky Ripple, Williams
Creek, Wynnedale, Spring Hill, Crows Nest, North Crows Nest,
Broad Ripple, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Castleton, Eagle
Creek Reservoir and Geist Reservoir.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Fall Creek at Millersville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Extensive flooding along Fall Creek.
Local roads are flooded.   Building northeast of gaging site can
be flooded by a few feet of water if flood protection fails.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Fall Creek near Fortville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Fall Creek at the edge of SR 238 at gaging
site near Fortville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0
feet late this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...White River at Noblesville.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 24.2 feet, Record flood is in progress.  Flood waters
cause numerous evacuations and considerable damage to roads,
businesses, and private homes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 24.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EDT Saturday was 24.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling and remain
below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Ravenswood.

* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major flooding in Ravenswood.  Evacuations
ordered for all residents in Ravenswood west of Crittenden
Avenue.  Water near the top of levee protecting Rocky Ripple.
Water at critical levels for Warfleigh levee in Broad Ripple.
Numerous local roads extensively flooded on the north side of
Indianapolis.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...White River near Nora.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The highest flood since March 1913 is in
progress. Flood waters cross Keystone Avenue south of East 80th
Street and Westfield Drive in Shore Acres. Extensive flooding of
Ravenswood, Mystic Bay, Shore Acres, Rocky Ripple, and areas near
the Fashion Mall and Clearwater Crossings Shopping Center. Water
more than a foot deep in Riviera Club area.  Evacuations are
likely to exceed one thousand residents. Flood waters approaching
critical levels on the Warfleigh levee project.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 20.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM EDT Saturday was 20.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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