Flood Warning Issued for Central Indiana Counties Through Friday Night
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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 Bartholomew, Decatur, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby counties following heavy rainfall of up to 6 inches.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Indiana.
Flood Warning Issued for Central Indiana Counties Through Friday Night
Alert Details
An official Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, IN. The alert was triggered by heavy rainfall resulting from thunderstorms, with flooding currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly across the warned area.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts several regions in central Indiana, specifically:
- Northeastern Bartholomew County
- Northwestern Decatur County
- Eastern Johnson County
- Rush County
- Southeastern Shelby County
Specific municipalities and locations expected to experience flooding include Columbus, Shelbyville, Rushville, Edinburgh, Hope, Flat Rock, Milford, Geneva, St. Paul, Carthage, Clifford, Waldron, Manilla, Moscow, Arlington, Marietta, Mays, and Taylorsville.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid flooded areas and exercise extreme caution. The National Weather Service reminds the public to "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads," noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid low-lying areas and monitor local conditions.
Expected Conditions
According to Doppler radar, heavy rain from thunderstorms has already resulted in 3 to 6 inches of accumulation. This excessive rainfall is causing the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations. Flooding is described as imminent or occurring.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 9:01 PM EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 9:00 PM EST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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