Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 2:09PM EDT until August 14 at 3:55AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 11:09am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
Wildcat Creek near Jerome.
.Radar estimates of 2 to 5 inches of rainfall within the past 24
hours, ending at 1 PM EDT today, along with ongoing rain is bringing
flooding to much of central Indiana east of I-65. Flooding is
expected to develop on the Wildcat by mid-afternoon today.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wildcat Creek near Jerome.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Extensive flooding of Wildcat Creek in
Jerome area. CR 1050 E just south of Jerome begins to flood.
Extensive flooding of canoe launch site and park near SR 213.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 11.8 feet late this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
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 515 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Howard, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov