Flood Warning Issued for Harrison and Washington Counties in Indiana
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NOAA issued it on May 9, 2026, 3 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 Harrison and Washington counties in Indiana, with minor flooding expected on the Blue River until late evening on April 28, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Indiana
- Issued
- May 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Louisville KY
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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Indiana.
Flood Warning in Indiana
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY has issued a Flood Warning. This alert is effective from April 28, 2026, at 9:56 AM EDT and is categorized as severe with a NWS alert type code of FLW.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Harrison and Washington counties in Indiana, specifically the Blue River at Fredericksburg.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast, with the river stage expected to rise to 20.5 feet this afternoon. The current stage is 18.9 feet, and flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 12:36 PM EDT on April 28, 2026, and ends at 9:22 PM EDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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