Station Name: EAST FORK WHITEWATER RIVER AT BROOKVILLE, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 643 feet

Nearest Address:
9296 State Rd 101
Brookville, IN 47012
Franklin County

GPS Coordinates: 39.43393969, -85.0032932

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued May 22 at 2:21AM EDT until May 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 2:21 AM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in southeast Indiana, Ohio and Switzerland, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Brown, Clermont, Highland, Hocking, Pike, Ross and Scioto. * WHEN...From noon EDT today through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and embedded thunderstorms will spread across the area today and continue into tonight. One inch of rain is expected area wide with locally heavy rainfall possibly resulting in up to 3 inches in spots. This heavier rain could lead to flash flooding.

People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone to flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings.

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 10:06PM EDT until May 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 10:06 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour, near Rivervale, near Bedford, and at Williams. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and location in Indiana... Driftwood River near Edinburgh. .Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last few days has brought moderate flooding to the Seymour area on the East Fork White and widespread minor lowland flooding elsewhere in the East Fork White basin. The crest on the East Fork is slightly past Seymour. Flooding along the lower East Fork is expected to last through most of next week. More rounds of rainfall the next few days, mainly Friday and Friday night, could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests for downriver points. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Lowland flooding reported along Sugar Creek and Big Blue River in southern Johnson County in March 2011. Lowland flooding begins along portions of the Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County. Water is near CR 950N to Double Y Saddle Club. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 200 PM EDT.