Flood Warning Issued for Rush County, Indiana

Source: NOAA · Central Rush County, Indiana

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A Flood Warning is in effect for central Rush County until 2:00 PM EDT Friday due to excessive rainfall and ongoing flooding.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Central Rush County, Indiana
Issued
August 21, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Indianapolis IN

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Alert Details

Flood Warning issued by NWS Indianapolis IN. Effective from August 21 at 3:55 AM EDT until August 21 at 2:00 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

Central Rush County in central Indiana, including Rushville and Moscow.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Expected Conditions

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. At 3:55 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms, with flooding already occurring.

Timeline

Alert in effect until 2:00 PM EDT on August 21.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flood Warning is in effect for central Rush County until 2:00 PM EDT Friday due to excessive rainfall and ongoing flooding.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Central Rush County, Indiana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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