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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.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:36 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Significant flooding of Mississinewa River
in northern Randolph County. Water is likely on SR 1 just south of
SR 28. West CR 825 N east of SR 1 and West River Road west of SR 1
and possibly other county roads are flooded. Little League field
in Ridgeville is flooded.  Noticeable agricultural flooding in
progress.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 PM EDT Friday was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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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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