Flood Warning Issued for Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh in Johnson 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Sugar Creek near Edinburgh as heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise toward a projected crest of 13.1 feet.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Johnson 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 Johnson County, Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning (NWS Alert Code: FLW) for Sugar Creek near Edinburgh. This alert follows reports of significant rainfall across the region, with several creeks already rising above flood stage.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected is Johnson County, Indiana. Specifically, the warning focuses on Sugar Creek near Edinburgh and mentions White Lick Creek at Mooresville. The geographic scope includes the areas identified by SAME code 018081 and UGC code INC081.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
- Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
- Monitor local weather updates and follow instructions from local officials.
Expected Conditions
Central Indiana has already received between 2 and 4 inches of rain as of early Wednesday morning. Minor flooding is forecast for Sugar Creek.
- Current Stage: 9.1 feet as of 7:00 AM EST Wednesday.
- Flood Stage: 10.0 feet.
- Forecast Crest: The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning and continue rising to a crest of 13.1 feet by tomorrow morning.
- Specific Hazards: At 13.0 feet, at least one cabin begins to flood with several more threatened. Extensive flooding of several county roads near Sugar Creek is expected.
Timeline
The warning is effective as of 7:59 AM EST on March 4, 2026. The onset of flooding is expected at approximately 10:04 AM EST. The alert remains in effect until further notice, with the next official statement expected this evening around 11:00 PM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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