Lawrence County
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.
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 12:04PM EDT until May 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Bedford. White River at Edwardsport. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. .Following heavy rainfall earlier this week, minor flooding continues on the lower White River and on the East Fork White. Flooding will end early next week on the East Fork White and parts of the White River, while continuing into mid to late week at other points along the White. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A few local county roads begin to flood and are impassable. These include Buddha Road south of the gage and Lawrenceport Road. All local roads across the East Fork White River are threatened by high water, and some are closed. Flooding of agricultural lands in Lawrence County is in progress. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 22.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Saturday was 22.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 12:04PM EDT until May 4 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Bedford. White River at Edwardsport. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. .Following heavy rainfall earlier this week, minor flooding continues on the lower White River and on the East Fork White. Flooding will end early next week on the East Fork White and parts of the White River, while continuing into mid to late week at other points along the White. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Bedford. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water is over most local roads in the flood plain. Agricultural lands flood. Water covers Bedford Boat Club grounds, and the club calls for power to be shut off. Access to higher campground spots at the Bedford Boat Club are blocked by high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 20.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 11:50AM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Indiana. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 11:49AM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Temperatures well into the 30s for most locations will result in frost formation early Sunday. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...From 3 AM EDT /2 AM CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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