Indiana Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/16/2026 12:18

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 3:18PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Isolated areas of flash flooding also possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana, including the following counties, Adams, Blackford, Grant, Jay and Wells. * WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through 2 pm EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Flash flooding could occur in some areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - One to as much as five inches of rain has fallen across the watch area. Additional amounts of one to two inches, with higher amounts, are possible overnight into Thursday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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: 
Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov