Flood Warning Issued for Haw Creek Near Clifford 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 Bartholomew County as Haw Creek is expected to reach moderate flood levels, impacting local roads near Columbus.
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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 IN has issued a Flood Warning for Haw Creek near Clifford. This alert was issued following reports of significant rainfall and rising creek levels that are expected to cause moderate flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected is Bartholomew County, Indiana. Specific impacts are expected along Haw Creek near Clifford and within the Columbus area. According to the Columbus Response Plan, flooded roads are expected to include CR 450 N, Rocky Ford Road, 10th Street, and Marr Road.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to stay tuned to further developments by listening to local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio. Use extreme caution when traveling at night, as the dangers of flooding are significantly harder to recognize in the dark. If you encounter flooded roadways, avoid them and seek alternative routes.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is forecast for the area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has already fallen, with an additional 1 to 3 inches of accumulation expected. As of 10:15 PM EST Tuesday, the creek stage was 7.5 feet. It is forecast to rise above the 12.0-foot flood stage and reach a crest of 14.5 feet. At this level, near major flooding is in progress, specifically impacting local infrastructure and transit routes.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective until 9:19 PM EST on Wednesday, March 4. The creek is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight (March 4) and reach its crest on Wednesday morning. Current projections indicate the water will fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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