Flash Flood Warning Issued for Tippecanoe and Warren Counties in Indiana

Source: NOAA · West Central Indiana

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NWS Indianapolis has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northern Tippecanoe County and Warren County until 8:15 AM EDT Friday due to heavy rainfall.

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

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Alert Details

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. The alert is effective from August 14 at 2:12 AM EDT until August 14 at 8:15 AM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Northern Tippecanoe County in west central Indiana and Warren County in west central Indiana. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Lafayette, West Lafayette, Williamsport, Shadeland, Battle Ground, West Lebanon, Pine Village, Rainsville, Purdue University, Tab and Pence. This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 175 and 184.

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 2:12 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from August 14 at 2:12 AM EDT until August 14 at 8:15 AM EDT.

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NWS Indianapolis has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northern Tippecanoe County and Warren County until 8:15 AM EDT Friday due to heavy rainfall.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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