Lawrence County

River Flood Warning is in effect Issued March, 05 2026 at 12:44 AM - US/Eastern expires March, 05 2026 at 3:45 PM - US/Eastern ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, A major flood is in progress. Evacuations may be necessary near Rockford, near Brownstown and at Shields Town. Shields Town is located about 6 miles west of Seymour and according to local residents is a collection of river cabins. At this level residents generally leave. Many roads are flooded, including Lower Rockford Road just south of Reddington Road. Seventy percent of the flood plain in Jackson County is underwater, an agricultural disaster during the growing season. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 PM EST Wednesday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&