Flood Warning Issued for Mississinewa River in Delaware and Randolph Counties
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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 the Mississinewa River near Ridgeville, with minor flooding expected to impact local roadways through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central 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 East Central Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for the Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. This alert indicates that minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue through the overnight hours. The warning was issued on March 5 at 4:23 PM EST.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic regions impacted by this warning include:
- Delaware County, IN
- Randolph County, IN
- Specific focus on the Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area should take the following precautions:
- Do not drive through flooded areas: Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
- Respect Barricades: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
- Monitor Conditions: Stay tuned for further updates; the next statement is expected to be issued by approximately 1:00 AM EST tonight.
Expected Conditions
As of 4:00 PM EST on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 10.1 feet, which is slightly above the flood stage of 10.0 feet.
- Forecast Crest: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet late this evening.
- Impacts: At a stage of 11.5 feet, water reaches the shoulder and edge of SR 1 south of the junction with SR 28 in western Randolph County.
- Severity: Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.
Timeline
- Effective Date: March 5, 2026, at 4:23 PM EST
- Forecast Duration: The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
- Expiration: The warning remains in effect until March 6, 2026, at 7:27 AM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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