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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 902 feet

Nearest Address:
373 Test Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
Wayne County

GPS Coordinates: 39.80671459, -84.907183

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 1:55PM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 1:55 PM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash 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 Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto and Warren. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Occasional showers and thunderstorms will continue into early evening. Local rainfall amounts of up to 3 inches are possible.

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 Advisory issued May 27 at 6:05PM EDT until May 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 6:05 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The following counties, in east central Indiana, Fayette, Union and Wayne. In southeast Indiana, Franklin. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 605 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Richmond, Connersville, Brookville, Liberty, West College Corner, Glenwood, Lake Santee, Salem, Waterloo, Blooming Grove, Columbia, Metamora, Bunker Hill, Abington, Brownsville, Laurel, Milton, Boston, Alquina and Everton.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 6:27PM EDT until May 27 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 6:27 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Franklin, Ripley and Union and the following counties, in Ohio, Butler, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble and Warren. * WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 627 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Mason, Oxford, Miamisburg, Forest Park, Sharonville, Monroe, Blue Ash, Trenton, Franklin, Springdale, Harrison, Batesville, Carlisle, Brookville, Bright, South Middletown and West Chester.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 5:32PM EDT until May 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 5:32 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Preble. * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 532 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Trotwood, Miamisburg, Vandalia, Englewood, Tipp City, Eaton, Bellbrook, Moraine, New Carlisle, West Milton, Oakwood, Yellow Springs, Wright-Patterson Afb, West Carrollton and Enon.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 2:07PM EDT until May 28 at 4:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 2:07 PM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. .Moderate to heavy rainfall today has brought a sharp rise on the Mississinewa near Ridgeville that will lead to minor lowland flooding this afternoon into tonight. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water on the shoulder and edge of SR 1 south of the junction with SR 28 in western Randolph County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 200 AM EDT.