The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a flash flood warning until 11:15 p.m. today for:
Southeastern Bartholomew County in central Indiana…
Southern Decatur County in central Indiana…
Northeastern Jackson County in south central Indiana…
Northern Jennings County in southeastern Indiana…
At 8:18 p.m., doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts up
to 2 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…
Westport, Jonesville, Millhousen and Grammer.
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.
