Note: This story has been updated

Flood waters on rivers and streams in our area continue to fall in Columbus, with flood waters dropping down to minor flood levels this morning on East Fork White River.

According to river gauges, East Fork White River has fallen below the moderate flood stage of 14 feet and is now in the minor flood stage. This afternoon the river was at 12 feet, about two feet below the moderate flood stage. It is expected to drop back below the 9 foot minor stage by tomorrow morning.

In Seymour, East Fork White River has dropped out of major flooding. This afternoon the river is at 18.7 feet, that is about 2.5 inches below the major flood stage. The river isn’t expected to drop below moderate flooding until Wednesday afternoon. It should drop completely below minor flooding by Friday afternoon.

Flooding on other area rivers is also heading back down. Driftwood River at Edinburgh has now dropped to the minor flood stage. Flat Rock River at Columbus has now dropped below the minor flood stage. Minor flooding continues on Sugar Creek near Edinburgh.

Photo: Flooding on State Road 46 in west Columbus on Sunday, April 6th. Photo courtesy of Columbus Fire Department.