Weather Alerts for Marion

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Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
MARION

Areas Affected:
Hamilton, IN - Marion, IN
Effective: Thu, 8/13 5:54pm Updated: Fri, 8/14 3:23am Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Fri, 8/14 9:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

White River near Nora.

White River at Ravenswood.

White River at Noblesville.

White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

White River near Centerton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

White River at Anderson.

White River at Muncie.

.Major flooding is occurring on the upper White River at Muncie and
Anderson. Record flooding is forecast for Anderson. Additional heavy
rainfall is possible tonight, and amounts of 1.5 to over 2 inches
were included in the river forecasts for the upper White. Locally
higher amounts could bring higher crests and longer flooding.
On the middle and lower White,rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches were
included in the forecast. Moderate flooding is forecast along middle
portions of the White, with minor flooding downriver of
Indianapolis. These crests could change depending on where the
heaviest rain falls tonight.

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

* WHERE...White River at Noblesville.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flooding becomes more serious in the
Riverwood, Clare, and Trails End areas.  Flooding of basements
occurs with water possibly extending to the first floor.  State
Road 19 begins to flood.  Many local roads in these areas are
impassable and some evacuations are necessary.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:45 PM EDT Thursday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued Friday morning by around 900 AM
EDT.

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
MARION

Areas Affected:
Marion, IN - Morgan, IN
Effective: Thu, 8/13 5:54pm Updated: Fri, 8/14 3:23am Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Fri, 8/14 9:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

White River near Nora.

White River at Ravenswood.

White River at Noblesville.

White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

White River near Centerton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

White River at Anderson.

White River at Muncie.

.Major flooding is occurring on the upper White River at Muncie and
Anderson. Record flooding is forecast for Anderson. Additional heavy
rainfall is possible tonight, and amounts of 1.5 to over 2 inches
were included in the river forecasts for the upper White. Locally
higher amounts could bring higher crests and longer flooding.
On the middle and lower White,rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches were
included in the forecast. Moderate flooding is forecast along middle
portions of the White, with minor flooding downriver of
Indianapolis. These crests could change depending on where the
heaviest rain falls tonight.

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

* WHERE...White River near Nora.

* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Many homes experience basement to first
floor flooding near White River at East 116th Street and in
Ravenswood. River Edge roads flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:00 PM EDT Thursday was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0
feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued Friday morning by around 900 AM
EDT.

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
MARION

Areas Affected:
Marion, IN - Morgan, IN
Effective: Thu, 8/13 5:54pm Updated: Fri, 8/14 3:23am Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Fri, 8/14 9:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

White River near Nora.

White River at Ravenswood.

White River at Noblesville.

White River below Eagle Valley Power Plant.

White River near Centerton.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

White River at Anderson.

White River at Muncie.

.Major flooding is occurring on the upper White River at Muncie and
Anderson. Record flooding is forecast for Anderson. Additional heavy
rainfall is possible tonight, and amounts of 1.5 to over 2 inches
were included in the river forecasts for the upper White. Locally
higher amounts could bring higher crests and longer flooding.
On the middle and lower White,rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches were
included in the forecast. Moderate flooding is forecast along middle
portions of the White, with minor flooding downriver of
Indianapolis. These crests could change depending on where the
heaviest rain falls tonight.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Ravenswood.

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Serious flooding begins in the Ravenswood
area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0
feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued Friday morning by around 900 AM
EDT.

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
MARION

Areas Affected:
Hamilton, IN - Hancock, IN - Madison, IN - Marion, IN
Effective: Thu, 8/13 4:18pm Updated: Fri, 8/14 3:23am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 8/14 7:30am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following creek in Indiana...

Fall Creek near Fortville.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following river in Indiana...

Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

.Copious rainfall over the past two days, along with another
round of storms moving into the area now, is bringing significant
flooding to central Indiana.  This includes flooding on Fall Creek
and Flatrock River.  Please keep abreast of updated river forecasts
and warnings.

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

* WHERE...Fall Creek near Fortville.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Near record flooding along Fall Creek as
level approaches that seen last in March 1913.  Most local roads
near Fall Creek in southwest Madison, southeast Hamilton and
northeast Marion Counties are flooded worse than December 2013.
Residential areas near Luxhaven may be threatened.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:45 PM EDT Thursday was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued Friday morning by around 730 AM
EDT.

Flood Watch  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
MARION

Areas Affected:
Carroll - Warren - Tippecanoe - Clinton - Howard - Fountain - Montgomery - Boone - Tipton - Hamilton - Madison - Delaware - Randolph - Vermillion - Parke - Putnam - Hendricks - Marion - Hancock - Henry - Vigo - Clay - Owen - Morgan - Johnson - Shelby - Rush - Sullivan - Greene - Monroe - Brown - Bartholomew - Decatur - Martin - Lawrence - Jackson - Jennings
Effective: Thu, 8/13 10:03pm Updated: Fri, 8/14 3:23am Urgency: Future
Expires: Fri, 8/14 11:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana, including
the following counties, in central Indiana, Bartholomew, 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 south central Indiana, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence and
Monroe. In southeast Indiana, Jennings. In southwest Indiana,
Greene, Martin and Sullivan. In west central Indiana, Clay,
Fountain, Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Tippecanoe, Vermillion,
Vigo and Warren.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flooding is ongoing across portions of central Indiana,
particularly north and east of Indianapolis. More rain is
expected overnight tonight into Friday night, which may be
significant. 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

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