Flood Warning Issued for Brown County, Indiana Through Early Thursday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Brown County until 2:15 AM EDT Thursday as excessive rainfall from thunderstorms triggers flooding in low-lying areas and streams.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Brown County, 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 Brown County, Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for Brown County in south central Indiana. The alert was issued following reports of ongoing flooding caused by excessive rainfall from recent thunderstorms.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Brown County. Locations expected to experience flooding include:
- Nashville
- Story
- Stone Head
- Gnaw Bone
- Elkinsville
- Spurgeons Corner
- Yellowwood Lake
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to follow the "Turn around, don't drown" rule when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Use extreme caution when driving at night, as it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding in the dark.
Expected Conditions
Local law enforcement reports that flooding is currently occurring in rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone or low-lying locations. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen in the area. While no additional rainfall is expected, the impacts of the existing water accumulation will continue through the duration of the warning.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 2:15 AM EDT on Thursday, March 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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