Flood Warning issued for Johnson County, IN

Source: NOAA · Johnson County, Indiana

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NWS Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for Youngs Creek at Amity in Johnson County, with minor flooding occurring until early Thursday afternoon.

What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NOAA on June 2, 2026 and geographically references Johnson County, Indiana. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Indianapolis IN. The alert is effective from May 20, 2026 at 8:27 AM EDT and remains in effect until May 21, 2026 at 2:42 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Johnson County, Indiana, specifically Youngs Creek at Amity. Impacts include Johnson County Roads 350 S and 400 S west of US 31, CR 200 N at CR 75 W northwest of Franklin, and CR 250 S west of US 31. Flooding of city of Franklin parks is also noted.

What You Should Do

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is occurring and forecast. At 8:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet, with flood stage at 7.0 feet.

Timeline

The alert is in effect from this morning through early tomorrow afternoon. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for Youngs Creek at Amity in Johnson County, with minor flooding occurring until early Thursday afternoon.
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 Johnson County, Indiana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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