Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 10:36PM EDT until August 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Hamilton County in central Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1032 PM EDT, local dispatch reported heavy rainfall in the
advisory area due to recent thunderstorms. Ponding of low-
lying areas is ongoing. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding of low lying areas.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Noblesville, Westfield, Cicero, Sheridan, Arcadia, Atlanta
and Morse Reservoir.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Hamilton, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov