Flood Warning for Hamilton, IN; Hancock, IN; Madison, IN +1 more
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What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 9.5 feet, Water on SR 238 at gaging site near Fortville. Flooding possible in low areas of Luxhaven. Where: Fall Creek near Fortville. When: Until tomorrow morning.
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To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 430 AM EDT.
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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following waterways in Indiana... Flatrock River at Saint Paul. Wildcat Creek at Kokomo and near Jerome. Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following waterways in Indiana... Big Blue River at Carthage. Fall Creek near Fortville. Driftwood River near Edinburgh. .Copious rainfall over the past two days along with yet another round of storms coming today is bringing significant flooding to central Indiana. This includes tributaries into the main stem rivers, including Flatrock River, Wildcat Creek, Mississinewa River, Big Blue River, Fall Creek, and Driftwood River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fall Creek near Fortville. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water on SR 238 at gaging site near Fortville. Flooding possible in low areas of Luxhaven. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 12:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM EDT Thursday was 8.9 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.4 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. Flood stage is 8.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued August 13 at 1:17PM EDT until August 14 at 7:04AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
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Flood Warning issued August 13 at 1:08PM EDT until August 14 at 7:05AM 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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