Flood Warning Issued for Clifty Creek at Hartsville in Bartholomew County, Indiana
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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 Clifty Creek at Hartsville as water levels rise above flood stage following heavy rainfall in Bartholomew County.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Bartholomew County, 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 Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for Clifty Creek at Hartsville. The alert was issued on Wednesday morning following reports of significant rainfall across central Indiana.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Bartholomew County, Indiana. Geographic regions most at risk include low-lying portions of Clifty Creek immediately north of Hartsville and the Newbern area.
What You Should Do
Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution and should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive vehicles through flooded areas. Residents in the affected areas should monitor local conditions and stay informed on river levels.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen across central Indiana as of early Wednesday morning, causing several creeks to rise. Minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue. As of 10:00 AM EST Wednesday, the river stage was recorded at 9.1 feet, which is above the 9.0-foot flood stage. The river is forecast to oscillate above flood stage with a predicted maximum value of 11.2 feet on Thursday afternoon. At 11.0 feet, flooding impacts the low portions of Clifty Creek north of Hartsville and in the Newbern area.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 10:17 AM EST on March 4 and remains in effect until further notice. The National Weather Service expects to provide an updated statement by approximately 1:30 AM EST tonight.
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