Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:38AM EDT until August 12 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Much of central Indiana.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of storms are likely to produce flooding this
afternoon and evening with isolated rain amounts of 2 to 4
inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Much of central Indiana.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of storms are likely to produce flooding this
afternoon and evening with isolated rain amounts of 2 to 4
inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
FFWIWX
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Cass IN County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Fulton IN County in north central Indiana...
West Central Miami County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Wabash County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...
Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Starke County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.
* At 1156 AM EDT /1056 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is
1 to 2 inches in 1 hour in the heaviest thunderstorms. Additional
rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Peru, Wabash, Knox, Winamac, North Judson, Wanatah, Medaryville,
La Crosse, Mexico, Wells, Pulaski, Ripley, Kewanna, Erie, Denver,
Fulton, Lawton, Vanmeter Park, Lake Bruce and Star City.
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
SVRIWX
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana...
Western Fulton County in north central Indiana...
Northwestern Cass County in north central Indiana...
* Until 100 PM EDT.
* At 1208 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winamac,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Rochester, Winamac, Royal Center, Pulaski, Ripley, Kewanna, Fulton,
Leiters Ford, Beardstown, Vanmeter Park, Leases Corner, Athens,
Lawton, Bruce Lake Station, Metea, Grass Creek, Lake Bruce, Star
City, Thornhope, and Fletcher.
Safety instructions
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
At 1148 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Marion to near Swayzee. Movement was
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Muncie, Anderson, Elwood, Alexandria, Yorktown, Greentown, Albany,
Frankton, Eaton, Daleville, Summitville, Gaston, Selma, Orestes, and
Ball State University.
This includes Interstate 69 between mile markers 235 and 252.
Safety instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for
central and east central Indiana.
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