Flood Warning Issued for Brown County, Indiana Through Wednesday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for central Brown County in south central Indiana. The alert was issued at 1:26 PM EST following reports of flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts central Brown County in south central Indiana. The town of Nashville and surrounding low-lying areas are expected to experience flooding conditions.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The NWS recommends avoiding flood-prone areas and monitoring local conditions until the water recedes.

Expected Conditions

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying locations is imminent or occurring. At 1:23 PM EST, river gauge reports indicated ongoing flooding along North Fork Salt Creek in and around Nashville. The river reached a crest of 18.1 feet and has begun to slowly recede, though officials note it will take significant time to fall below flood stage.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday, March 4.