Flash Flood Warning for Henry, IN; Rush, IN
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At 352 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding ongoing in Henry county, especially within the town of New Castle. Between 1.75 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area....
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Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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At 352 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding ongoing in Henry county, especially within the town of New Castle. Between 1.75 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New Castle, Knightstown, Carthage, Spiceland, Shirley, Kennard, Mooreland, Lewisville, Straughn, Dunreith, Cadiz, Greensboro and Mays.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 3:52AM EDT until August 12 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 2:46AM EDT until August 12 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Indianapolis IN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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