Flash Flood Warning for Ripley and Switzerland Counties, Indiana
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NWS Wilmington OH has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Ripley County and northwestern Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana until 6:15 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Indiana
- Issued
- August 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wilmington OH
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Wilmington OH. Effective from August 12, 2026 at 3:24 AM EDT until August 12, 2026 at 6:15 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Ripley County in southeastern Indiana and northwestern Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include Versailles, Osgood, Holton, Napoleon, Versailles Lake, Otter Village, New Marion, Benham, Olean, Ballstown and Cross Plains.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
At 3:24 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately from August 12, 2026 at 3:24 AM EDT and remains in effect until August 12, 2026 at 6:15 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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