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

Source: NOAA · Central and Southeastern Indiana

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 Flood Warning for portions of central and southeastern Indiana through Thursday morning following heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Central and Southeastern Indiana
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Indianapolis

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 Flood Warning (NWS Alert Code: FAW) for portions of central and southeastern Indiana. The warning was issued following reports of heavy rainfall and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Indiana:

  • Southeastern Bartholomew County
  • Southern Decatur County
  • Northeastern Jackson County
  • Northern Jennings County

Specific locations that will experience flooding include Westport, Elizabethtown, Jonesville, Millhousen, Letts, Grammer, Country Squire Lakes, Azalia, and Newpoint.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to "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. Avoid low-lying areas and move to higher ground if necessary.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar and automated rain gauges have indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring in the warned area.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of 11:19 PM EST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 8:15 AM EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of central and southeastern Indiana through Thursday morning following heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Central and Southeastern Indiana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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