Flood Warning Issued for Central Indiana Counties Until 9 PM EDT

Source: NOAA · Central Indiana

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A Flood Warning is in effect until 9 PM EDT for parts of Bartholomew, Decatur, Rush, and Shelby counties in central Indiana due to excessive rainfall.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Central Indiana
Issued
August 1, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Indianapolis IN

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Alert Details

Flood Warning issued by NWS Indianapolis IN. Effective from August 1 at 5:59 PM EDT until August 1 at 9:00 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

Northeastern Bartholomew County, Northern Decatur County, Southern Rush County, and Eastern Shelby County in central Indiana. Specific locations include Greensburg, Rushville, Adams, Milford, St. Paul, Milroy, Moscow, Sandusky, Manilla, Clarksburg, New Salem, Burney, and Arlington.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring, with many areas of slow moving or standing water.

Timeline

The warning is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT on August 1.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flood Warning is in effect until 9 PM EDT for parts of Bartholomew, Decatur, Rush, and Shelby counties in central Indiana due to excessive rainfall.
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.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Central Indiana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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