Flood Warning Issued for Flatrock River Near Columbus, 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 Bartholomew County as the Flatrock River is expected to crest above flood stage starting late tonight.
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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 the Flatrock River near Columbus. This alert follows significant rainfall across central and south-central Indiana, where totals have reached between 2 and 4 inches as of early Wednesday morning.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected is Bartholomew County, Indiana, specifically the regions surrounding the Flatrock River near Columbus. Other rivers in the region, including the Big Blue, Driftwood, and East Fork White River, are also under monitoring or warnings.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to stay informed and prioritize safety. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate route.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the Flatrock River. As of 3:30 AM EST Wednesday, the river stage was 5.4 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 11.0 feet, reaching a predicted crest of 12.2 feet.
Historical data indicates that at a stage of 12.0 feet, flooding impacts Noblitt Park, CR 400N, and Owens Bend Park. Additional rain is expected in the forecast over the next several days, which may continue to affect river levels.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from late tonight, March 5, through Saturday morning, March 7. The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and reach its crest early Friday morning. It is forecast to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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