Severe Weather Alert for 29 May 2026: River Flood Warnings Continue in Parts of Indiana
River flood warnings continue for parts of Indiana, but the alert is focused on river and lowland flooding, not severe storms.
INDIANAPOLIS | Flood warnings continue for parts of Indiana, but the weather alert should be understood clearly: this is a river and lowland flooding concern, not a severe-thunderstorm alert.
The National Weather Service Indianapolis listed continuing and extended Flood Warning language for several rivers and locations, including the Driftwood River near Edinburgh, the East Fork White River at Seymour and near Rivervale, and the White River at Elliston, Hazleton and Petersburg.
Flooding can remain dangerous even after rain has ended. River levels may rise or stay elevated as water moves downstream. Low-lying roads, riverbanks, agricultural areas and flood-prone crossings can remain unsafe while the broader weather forecast looks calm.
Drivers should never cross water-covered roads. The rule remains: turn around, don’t drown. It can be difficult to judge water depth at night or in low-visibility areas, and road surfaces may be damaged or washed out beneath the water.
CGN News is not using tornado, thunderstorm or severe-storm language for this alert because current support is focused on flood warnings. Residents near affected rivers should follow local emergency management guidance and monitor NWS updates for river-stage changes.
Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service Indianapolis Flood Warning; National Weather Service Indianapolis; National Weather Service Flood Safety; NOAA
What this means
The alert matters because river flooding can stay dangerous after skies improve. Avoid flooded roads, stay away from fast-moving water and monitor official NWS updates if you live near affected rivers.