LAWRENCE AND JACKSON CO. — Flood warnings remain in effect for multiple communities along the East Fork White River as high water continues to impact parts of southern Indiana. Officials say the situation could worsen again later this week as another round of heavy rain moves into the region.
In Lawrence County, a Flood Warning remains active for areas near Bedford, Rivervale, and Williams along the East Fork White River. As of the latest observation, the river at Bedford is in moderate flood stage, recently measured at approximately 28.1 feet, significantly above the 20-foot flood stage threshold. Access to the Bedford Boat Club remains blocked by high water, and forecasters say the river is not expected to drop below flood stage until Sunday, March 15.
At this level, flooding typically spreads into low-lying areas near the river and can threaten homes and roads in the floodplain. Forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate that river levels could approach 29 feet, which may cause additional impacts to nearby properties and infrastructure.
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