Flood Warning Issued for Muscatatuck River Affecting Jackson, Jennings, and Washington Counties
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Muscatatuck River at Vernon as minor flooding occurs following heavy rainfall in Southern Indiana.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern 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 Southern Indiana.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN for the Muscatatuck River at Vernon. The alert was issued on the morning of March 5, 2026, following reports of minor flooding in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Indiana:
- Jackson County
- Jennings County
- Washington County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
- Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
- Monitor local weather updates for further developments.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring. As of 6:30 AM EST on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 18.5 feet, which is 1.5 feet above the flood stage of 17.0 feet. The flooding is the result of one to two inches of rainfall over the last day falling on ground already saturated by two to four inches of rain from the previous day. Additional rainfall this morning may prolong the duration of the flood conditions.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from 7:14 AM EST on March 5, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 9:24 PM EST this evening. The river is forecasted to fall below flood stage late this morning and remain below flood stage thereafter. The next official statement is expected to be issued by approximately 9:30 PM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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