Jackson County
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 12:49PM EDT until May 30 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale. .Recent rainfall has lead to minor flooding along the East Fork White River. Minor flooding is expected to continue for the next few days, ending at Rivervale early tomorrow and Seymour by Sunday evening. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Lawrenceport Road just east of Lawrenceport and on the south side of river begins to flood around this level. During typical floods in this area this portion of the road can be flooded by 5 to more than 10 feet of water. During the January 2005 flood this area would have been near the "bottom" of the river, underwater by nearly 17 feet. In the Great March 1913 flood, more than 25 feet of water would have covered this location. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 20.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 PM EDT Friday was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 12:49PM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale. .Recent rainfall has lead to minor flooding along the East Fork White River. Minor flooding is expected to continue for the next few days, ending at Rivervale early tomorrow and Seymour by Sunday evening. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.6 feet, Jackson County Sheriff additional roads closed: CR 25 N through Honeytown, Slab Road between the river and Ewing, Rockford Road near the skating rink, SR 235 from Medora to SR 135. All these closings found in the republic.com site published in Columbus, IN. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Friday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in
Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in due to high water levels this spring on the Ohio River.
Offices Closed April 29
Staff will be conducting a forest-wide clean up on April 29 and our Tell City and Bedford Offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Thursday, April 30 at 8 a.m. local time. If you need assistance, visit our website at www.fs.usda.gov/R09/Hoosier
Acts Prohibited within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness
The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area of the Hoosier National Forest.
Hoosier National Forest fire, camping, motor vehicle use, trail use, occupancy and use prohibitions
The following act(s) is/are prohibited within the Hoosier National Forest
Seasonal Cave Closure in Effect
All Hoosier National Forest caves are closed to visitors from August 16 and May 14 to prevent the disturbance of hibernating bats and reduce the spread of White-Nose syndrome in bats.We use the Code of Federal Regulations which defines a cave as - "Cave means any naturally occurring void, cavity,…
Rainbow Lake Area Closure
This Order restricts access to an 2.33-acre area, consisting of a 100 foot no activity buffer from the Northwestern cliff edges of East Rainbow Lake as identified in Exhibit A.
Hickory Ridge Trail 16 Closed
Hickory Ridge Trail 16 is currently closed from the junction of trail 17 on the west to junction with trail 17 on the east, south of trail 17.
Section of Tower Ridge Road temporarily closed for safety
A section of Tower Ridge Road was closed to the public on July 3, 2025 due to its deteriorating condition from storm damage and the hazards that posed to the public. Blackwell Campground can be accessed from the west. For Grubb Ridge Trailhead, Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower and points east, use…
Tipsaw Trail Bridge Closed Temporarily
Bridge #3 on Tipsaw Trail at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area failed inspection and is closed for public safety. The trail remains open and visitors can bypass the bridge if they feel safe doing so.
Peninsula Trail Closed
The Peninsula Trail and Campsites 12 and 21 will remain closed until further notice. A severe storm in June 2024 caused significant damage.
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