Weather Forecast for Louisville

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following areas, Clark IN, Crawford, Dubois, Floyd, Harrison IN, Jefferson IN, Orange, Perry, Scott IN and Washington IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Hancock and Trimble. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeating rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening and into tomorrow morning, which will be capable of producing heavy rainfall on already saturated grounds. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Big Blue River at Shelbyville. East Fork White River at Seymour. Flatrock River near Columbus. East Fork White River at Columbus. .Rainfall amounts between two and four inches over parts of central and southern Indiana have led to rises and some flooding on area rivers. Additional rainfall of one to three inches this evening into Thursday morning, with locally higher amounts possible, will bring widespread minor river flooding with pockets of moderate flooding to much of the East Fork White and lower White River basins. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.2 feet, Flood waters begin to cross CR 760E near Seymour Water Plant just south of CR 725N. Extensive flooding and CR 760E flooded south of Seymour Water Plant. Many local roads are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EST Wednesday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1115 PM EST.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Columbus. East Fork White River at Seymour. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Big Blue River at Shelbyville. .Rainfall amounts between two and five inches over parts of central and southern Indiana have led to rises and some flooding on area rivers. Additional rainfall of one to three inches this evening into Thursday morning, with locally higher amounts possible, will bring widespread minor river flooding with pockets of moderate flooding to much of the East Fork White and lower White River basins. * 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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this afternoon by around 345 PM EST.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in northern Kentucky, Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin and Kenton, and the following counties, in Ohio, Brown, Butler, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross and Warren. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and some thunderstorms will move across the region through Thursday morning. Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected, with local amounts up to 3 inches possible.

Monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. People living in areas that are prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.