Flood Warning Issued for Harrison and Washington Counties in Indiana

Source: NOAA · Southern 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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What is this NWS weather alert about?
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.
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 Southern Indiana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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