Flood Warning Issued for Jefferson and Scott 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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A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Jefferson and Scott counties in Indiana due to rising waters on the Muscatatuck River, with minor flooding expected until this evening.
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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.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Louisville KY. This alert is effective from 4:02 AM EDT on April 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Jefferson and Scott counties in Indiana, specifically along the Muscatatuck River near Deputy.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast, with the river expected to rise to 25.9 feet, above the flood stage of 25.0 feet. At 25.0 feet, county roads are underwater. The current stage is 22.8 feet, and bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 6:41 AM EDT on April 28, 2026, expires at 1:00 PM EDT on April 28, 2026, and ends at 8:00 PM EDT on April 28, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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