East Fork White River at Seymour to begin flooding today

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a flood warning for East Fork White River at Seymour that goes into effect this morning.

Minor flooding is forecast, according to the agency. The river is expected to rise to the minor flood stage of 12 feet by late this morning, and to crest at about 14 feet by Friday afternoon. The flooding should end by the evening of New Year’s Day. Everything should be back to normal by early next week.

As of this morning the river is at about 11 feet, which is just below the minor flood stage.