Flood warning continues for area; Minor flooding forecast

An areal flood warning has now been extended for our area until 10 a.m. this morning.

The National Weather Service is warning that heavy rain is causing runoff and flooding. Forecasters say that you will see flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Another flood warning goes into effect Friday evening to late Sunday morning for rivers in our area.

The weather service says East Fork White River at Columbus is expected to rise above its 9 foot flood stage overnight and to peak at about 9.6 feet on Saturday.

East Fork White River in Seymour passed the 12-foot minor flood stage over night and is about two feet above minor flood stage. It is expected to crest at about 16.2 feet over night, shy of the 17 foot moderate flood stage.

Minor flooding is expected. In Seymour, the river isn’t expected to drop below the minor flood stage again until Tuesday morning.

Driftwood River at Edinburgh entered the minor flood stage overnight and is expected to crest at 13.8 feet, just below the 14 foot moderate flood stage by Saturday afternoon.

You can see local river flooding levels here.

Columbus Parks and Recreation Department is reporting that several portions of the People Trail system including State Road 46, Mill Race Park, and Noblitt Park are closed due to high water.

More sections of the People Trail may become inaccessible due to rising water.

All areas will be reopened after the water has receded and crews have cleaned any mud and debris left behind.