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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:19 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Hamilton County in central Indiana...
Southern Madison County in central Indiana...
Tipton County in central Indiana...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 619 PM EDT, Emergency management reported continued flooding
from prior day rainfall.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
Anderson, Noblesville, Elwood, Tipton, Windfall, Westfield,
Cicero, Pendleton, Sheridan, Chesterfield, Lapel, Edgewood,
Frankton, Arcadia, Atlanta, Sharpsville, Markleville, Kempton,
Woodlawn Heights and Country Club Heights.

This includes Interstate 69 between mile markers 215 and 230.

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
Issued: 9:49 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northern Madison County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Tipton County in central Indiana...
Delaware County in east central Indiana...
Randolph County in east central Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 1145 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 549 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in
the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already
occurring.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Muncie, Alexandria, Winchester, Yorktown, Chesterfield,
Albany, Eaton, Daleville, Parker City, Farmland, Lynn,
Summitville, Gaston, Selma, Ridgeville, Orestes, Losantville,
Modoc, Ball State University and Prairie Creek Reservoir.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

&&



River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:51 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...White River at Muncie.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Riverview and McCulloch Parks, including
park roads, begin to flood.  Backyards of houses in Yorktown along
Buck Creek begin to flood.  Backyards of houses and outbuildings
along White River in Muncie begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:30 PM EDT Friday was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling and remain
below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&



River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:51 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...White River at Anderson.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Water nearing top of levee on right bank.
Evacuations of the following areas in Anderson should have
occurred: Park Place, Riverside Drive, Irondale, Alexandria Pike,
Hollywood Estates, Phar-Mor Plaza area, Dewey Street Plant of
Anderson Water Pollution Control, Moss Island Road, Rose Street,
Hazlett Steet, West 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th Streets, Henry
Street and Sycamore Street.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 22.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:30 PM EDT Friday was 24.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Tuesday evening and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&



River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:36 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Fall Creek near Fortville.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water on SR 238 at gaging site near
Fortville.  Flooding possible in low areas of Luxhaven.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:45 PM EDT Friday was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling and remain
below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&



Flood Watch
Issued: 6:28 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west
central Indiana, including the following counties, in central
Indiana, Boone, Clinton, Decatur, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks,
Howard, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Rush, Shelby and Tipton.
In east central Indiana, Delaware, Henry and Randolph. In north
central Indiana, Carroll. In west central Indiana, Clay, Fountain,
Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Vigo and
Warren.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flooding is ongoing across portions of central Indiana,
particularly north and east of Indianapolis. 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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