4:28 P.M. UPDATE
High water:
Central/Broadmoor
250S – between 400W and 475W
400W – between 200S and 250S
300S – between 275W and 400W
Roads Closed:
400 N – Tinkey Bridge
South Gladstone Avenue curves
475W between Carr Hill and 250S
Rockyford – between Longshore and Marr Rd.
600E/850S
Recreation/People Trails:
Several sections of the People Trails are closed.
McCullough’s Run Park
Mill Race Park
Noblitt Park
3:10 P.M. UPDATE
High water:
Central/Broadmoor
250S – between 400W and 475W
400W – between 200S and 250S
300S – between 275W and 400W
Roads Closed:
500W – between Georgetown/State Road 46 Georgetown Road
South Gladstone Avenue curves
475W between Carr Hill and 250S
Rockyford – between Longshore and Marr Rd.
600E/850S
Recreation/People Trails:
Several sections of the People Trails are closed.
McCullough’s Run Park
Mill Race Park
Noblitt Park
2:15 P.M. UPDATE
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus Parks and Recreation has closed McCullough’s Run Park, Mill Race Park and Noblitt Park due to significant flooding following excessive rainfall. High water in these low‑lying areas has created unsafe conditions for visitors. Residents are urged to avoid all flooded areas, including park roads, trails, and green spaces. Even shallow water can conceal debris, unstable ground, or swift currents.
Parks and Recreation crews will begin clearing mud, debris, and other hazards once water
levels recede. Parks and trail segments will reopen only after staff determine conditions are
safe for public use. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
2 P.M. UPDATE
High water:
Central/Broadmoor
250S – between 400W and 475W
400W – between 200S and 250S
300S – between 275W and 400W
Roads Closed:
500W – between Georgetown/State Road 46 Georgetown Road
South Gladstone Ave. curves
475W between Carr Hill and 250S
Rockyford Road – between Longshore and Marr Road
600E/850S
Recreation/People Trails:
Several sections of the People Trails are closed.
1:46 P.M. UPDATE
A flood warning for the Driftwood River near Edinburgh is now in effect through early Monday morning.
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
At 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, the stage was 11.2 feet.
The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday was 11.2 feet.
The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7
feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Sunday afternoon.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A flood warning for the Flatrock River near Columbus is now in effect until early Sunday morning. Minor flooding is forecast.
At 11:30 a.m. Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet.
The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 14.5 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A flood warning for the East Fork White River near Columbus is now in effect until early Sunday morning. Minor flooding is forecast.
At 11 a.m. Wednesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 12.9 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
– Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
11:20 A.M. UPDATE
The flood warning for Bartholomew County has now been extended to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, as flooding from excessive rainfall continues.
In addition to Bartholomew County, the following areas are also under the warning.
Western Decatur County in central Indiana…
Southern Johnson County in central Indiana…
Southeastern Morgan County in central Indiana…
Southwestern Shelby County in central Indiana…
Brown County in south central Indiana…
East Central Monroe County in south central Indiana…
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
At 11:09 a.m., gauge reports from slow moving thunderstorms
overnight and early this morning showed between 2.25 and 3.5
inches of rain have fallen. There is a break from heavy
rainfall, but flooding remains ongoing across the warned
area.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Columbus, Shelbyville, Franklin, Nashville, Edinburgh, Hope,
Flat Rock, Princes Lakes, Geneva, Morgantown, Hartsville,
Clifford, Taylorsville, Peoga, Gnaw Bone, Marietta,
Spearsville, Stone Head, Beanblossom and Newbern.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
10:50 A.M. UPDATE
The following locations have high water, or road closed signs.
High water:
200S/400W
Central/Broadmoor
250S – between 400W and 475W
400W – between 200W and 250S
Roads Closed:
500W – between Georgetown/State Road 46/Georgetown Road.
South Gladstone Avenue curves
475W between Carr Hill and 250S
10:15 A.M. UPDATE
A flood warning for Clifty Creek at Hartsville is in effect “until further notice. Minor flooding is occurring.
At 10 a.m. Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10 a.m. Wednesday was 9.1 feet.
Forecast…The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 11.2 feet Thursday afternoon.
– Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
9 A.M. UPDATE
A flood warning for Bartholomew County has been extended from Wednesday night to late Sunday night. Minor flooding is forecast for the Driftwood River near Edinburgh until late Sunday.
At 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Driftwood was at 7.1 feet. The forecast calls for the river to rise above flood state late Wednesday night to 13.8 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
At 3 a.m. Wednesday the stage was 2.3 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 10.9 feet early Friday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ORIGINAL STORY
COLUMBUS, Ind. — A flood warning has been issued until 11:15 a.m. today for Bartholomew County due to excessive rainfall.
In addition to Bartholomew County, the warning also applies to:
Western Decatur County in central Indiana…
Southern Johnson County in central Indiana…
Southeastern Morgan County in central Indiana…
Southwestern Shelby County in central Indiana…
Brown County in south central Indiana…
East Central Monroe County in south central Indiana…
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
– At 5:20 a.m. today, doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Columbus, Shelbyville, Franklin, Nashville, Edinburgh, Hope,
Flat Rock, Princes Lakes, Geneva, Morgantown, Hartsville,
Clifford, Taylorsville, Peoga, Gnaw Bone, Marietta,
Spearsville, Stone Head, Beanblossom and Newbern.
