Flash Flood Warning Issued for Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings Counties in Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of central and southeastern Indiana. The alert was issued after Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following specific geographic regions:

• Southeastern Bartholomew County in central Indiana
• Southern Decatur County in central Indiana
• Northeastern Jackson County in south central Indiana
• Northern Jennings County in southeastern Indiana

Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Westport, Jonesville, Millhousen, and Grammer.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Avoid small creeks, streams, highways, and underpasses that are prone to flooding.

Expected Conditions

Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain, with additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches possible in the warned area. Hazards include 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 Flash Flood Warning is effective as of 8:18 PM EST on March 4, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:15 PM EST on March 4, 2026.