Flash Flood Warning Issued for Delaware and Randolph Counties in Indiana

Source: NOAA · East Central Indiana

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NWS Indianapolis has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Delaware County and central Randolph County until 5:00 AM EDT.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
East Central Indiana
Issued
August 14, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Indianapolis IN

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Indianapolis IN. Effective from August 14, 2026 at 1:08 AM EDT until August 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Southeastern Delaware County and central Randolph County in east central Indiana. Specific locations include Muncie, Winchester, Parker City, Farmland, Selma, and Ridgeville.

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

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from 1:08 AM EDT until 5:00 AM EDT on August 14, 2026.

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NWS Indianapolis has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Delaware County and central Randolph County until 5:00 AM EDT.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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