Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 9:03PM EDT until August 19 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Hancock County in central Indiana...
Madison County in central Indiana...
Delaware County in east central Indiana...
Henry County in east central Indiana...
Randolph County in east central Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 903 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Indianapolis, Muncie, Anderson, Lawrence, Greenfield, New
Castle, Elwood, Alexandria, Winchester, Yorktown, Cumberland,
McCordsville, Pendleton, Fortville, Union City, Chesterfield,
Ingalls, Knightstown, Albany and Lapel.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Delaware, IN; Hancock, IN; Henry, IN; Madison, IN; Randolph, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov