Flood Warning Issued for Haw Creek Near Clifford in Bartholomew County
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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 Haw Creek near Clifford as water levels rise toward a moderate flood stage following heavy rainfall.
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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. The alert is in effect from Wednesday night, March 4, through early Friday morning, March 6.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Bartholomew County in Indiana, with focus on the Haw Creek area near Clifford. Impacted locations include areas near Columbus, specifically where water may approach 25th Street and State Street (SR 46).
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to stay tuned to local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further developments. Use extreme caution when traveling at night, as flood dangers are significantly harder to recognize in the dark. Officials urge the public to avoid flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring, and moderate flooding is forecast. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen across central Indiana, with up to 2 inches recorded in south-central Indiana.
As of 10:30 PM EST Wednesday, the river stage was 12.0 feet, which is the established flood stage. The river is forecast to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet late tonight. At 15.5 feet, major flooding occurs, which can lead to water approaching 25th Street and State Street in Columbus, though these roads currently remain open according to the Columbus Response Plan.
Timeline
- Effective Date: March 4, 2026, at 10:58 PM EST
- Forecast Crest: Late Wednesday night/Early Thursday morning
- Falling Below Flood Stage: Thursday evening
- Warning Expiration: March 6, 2026, at 2:08 AM EST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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