Flash Flood Warning Issued for Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings Counties in Indiana
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of central and southeastern Indiana until 11:15 PM EST due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southeastern Indiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Southeastern 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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