Flash Flood Warning Issued for Fayette, Wayne, Franklin Counties in Indiana
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NWS Wilmington OH has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of east central Indiana until 6:15 AM EDT due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Indiana
- Issued
- August 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wilmington OH
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington OH. The alert is effective from 3:09 AM EDT on August 12, 2026, until 6:15 AM EDT on August 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Fayette County in east central Indiana, southwestern Wayne County in east central Indiana, and northwestern Franklin County in southeastern Indiana. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include Connersville, Cambridge City, Dublin, Glenwood, Waterloo, Blooming Grove, Columbia, Metamora, Bunker Hill, Laurel, Milton, East Germantown, Mount Auburn, Nulltown, Alpine, Mettel Field, Beesons, Everton and Bentonville.
What You Should Do
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
At 3:09 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The hazard is life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 6:15 AM EDT on August 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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