A flood warning is in effect for Fall Creek near Fortville with forecasted crest around 11.8 feet just after midnight, signaling near-record flooding and rising risk across the area.

Madison County is under a separate flood warning, as reports indicate 5 to 10 inches of rain and ongoing flooding risk in Anderson, Elwood and nearby communities.

Forecasts anticipate torrential rainfall and additional storms, with rain rates exceeding 1 inch per hour and total rainfall between 1 and 4 inches through Friday morning.

Impacts include widespread flooding of roads, farms, urban areas and critical infrastructure, with the White River at Muncie and near Anderson identified as at-risk locations.

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Photographs illustrate street flooding, stranded vehicles and improvised rescue efforts in Anderson and surrounding industrial zones.

After a dry day, authorities stress rising flood concerns and the potential for renewed flooding as conditions evolve.