PROJECT ALERT NOTICE (IN) Flooding in central and southern IN

Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:43:13 EST

Summary: Moderate flooding conditions are currently occurring across central and southern Indiana.

Over the weekend, 3-5" of rain fell across the White River and Wabash River watersheds. Gages along the White River are measuring moderate to major flood stages at this time. Gages along the Wabash River are expected to stay within moderate flood conditions according to the NWS forecasts.

Two crews (3 people total) measured discharge at 5 sites yesterday. There are 5 crews (8 people total) measuring 10 smaller sites today. The same number of crews are expected to measure the bigger rivers later this week when they are forcast to crest.

All gages in the affected area are operating correctly with the exception of 03365500 East Fork White River at Seymour which may have a tape that has jumped the encoder wheel. A repair crew is scheduled to visit the site Tuesday.

Sub-Region: Midwest; Region: Central United States