Flood Warning Issued for Mill Creek Near Cataract in Owen 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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Owen County as Mill Creek near Cataract is expected to crest above flood stage following heavy rainfall across central Indiana.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Owen 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 Owen County, Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for Mill Creek near Cataract. This alert is in response to significant rainfall that has already impacted the region, with additional precipitation expected in the coming days.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Mill Creek near Cataract in Owen County, Indiana. Low-lying areas and roads adjacent to the creek are at risk.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
- Avoid low pasture lands and areas near the creek bank.
- Monitor local weather updates for further developments.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the area. As of 5:15 AM EST Wednesday, the water stage was recorded at 14.9 feet. The creek is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet late this morning, surpassing the flood stage of 15.0 feet.
Specific impacts include:
- Roadways: Camp Otto Road is expected to begin flooding.
- Land: Low pasture land along Mill Creek will likely experience flooding.
Recent data shows that between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen across central Indiana, with up to 2 inches in south-central Indiana, leading to rising creek levels.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 7:15 PM EST on Wednesday, March 4. The river is projected to fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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