Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued August 12 at 5:00AM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 2:00am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
Heavy rain and increased reservoir releases may cause the river
flows to become high. Possible minor flooding downstream from the
dam.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by upstream dam release is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana, including the following
county, White.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Discharge from the Norway Dam now exceeds 9,000 cubic feet
per second.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
White
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov