Attica, IN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Fountain County in west central Indiana...
Northwestern Vermillion County in west central Indiana...
Warren County in west central Indiana...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 1234 PM EDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to 3.75 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Public reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Covington, Veedersburg, Williamsport, Attica, Cayuga, West
Lebanon, Hillsboro, Kingman, Perrysville, Newtown, Pine Village,
Mellott, State Line City, Wallace, Foster, Rainsville, Yeddo,
Gessie, Pence and Tab.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flood waters cover SR 225 from just north
of Stair Road to just south of the bridge over the Wabash River.
Tippecanoe CR 950 W south of CR 75 S is completely flooded from
the Wabash Bottoms Janssen Tract area to Warren CR 350 N in the
Black Rock Preserve Area. Four residences on high ground along CR
950 W cannot access CR 950 W by land vehicles. Barton Beach Rd
closed. Local roads in the Granville Bridge area and homes near N
9th St also affected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Saturday was 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.3
feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 22...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Covington.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, August 22.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Basement flooding begins in 10 to 12
cottages.  The approach to new bridge downstream of SR 28 in
Attica floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday was 21.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.2
feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Saturday, August 22.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Much of central Indiana

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall is expected this morning through tonight
which will lead to additional flooding. This is potentially a
very dangerous situation, and citizens should remain aware of
conditions in their area and be prepared to take immediate
action if rising water threatens or warnings are issued.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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