Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 14 at 10:48AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 7:48am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
.Heavy rainfall of up to five inches has fallen over Randolph County
over the past 48 hours, ending at 8 AM EDT today, leading to
significant flooding on the Mississinewa River. Additional rainfall
is expected on and off into the new work week that likely will
prolong flooding. Stay weather aware!.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Significant flooding of Mississinewa River
in northern Randolph County. Water is likely on SR 1 just south of
SR 28. West CR 825 N east of SR 1 and West River Road west of SR 1
and possibly other county roads are flooded. Little League field
in Ridgeville is flooded. Noticeable agricultural flooding in
progress.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 AM EDT Friday was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 13.1 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 200 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Delaware, IN; Randolph, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov