Alert archive / Indiana / Flash Flood Warnings in 2018
Flash Flood Warning 21, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this flash flood warning at Sep 8, 2018, 12:50 PM EDT for Lawrence County, Monroe County, Indiana. It was in force for 6 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 8, 2018, 12:50 PM EDT (16:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 8, 2018, 6:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Lawrence County, IN, Monroe County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 6:00 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Ne Tunnelton, IN | 911 CENTER REPORTS TUNNELTON ROAD CLOSED DUE TO WATER FLOWING OVER THE ROAD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 222 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 514 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 0 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
005
WGUS53 KIND 081650
FFWIND
INC093-105-082245-
/O.NEW.KIND.FF.W.0021.180908T1650Z-180908T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1250 PM EDT SAT SEP 8 2018
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Monroe County in south central Indiana...
Lawrence County in south central Indiana...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 1248 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated showers and embedded
thunderstorms producing heavy rain moving into the warned area. 1
to 3 inches of rain has already fallen since late Friday. An
additional 2 to 3 inches is expected through the rest of the
afternoon into the evening. Flash flooding is expected to begin
shortly.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bloomington, Bedford, Ellettsville, Mitchell, Oolitic, Gosport,
Stinesville, Smithville, Tunnelton, Lake Lemon, Bartlettsville,
Williams, Avoca, Monroe Reservoir, Woodville Hills, Charles Deam
Wilderness, Unionville, Whitehall, Heltonville and Indiana
University.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3934 8669 3933 8666 3935 8666 3934 8663
3934 8639 3905 8637 3905 8632 3899 8632
3899 8630 3897 8629 3877 8628 3874 8629
3873 8631 3869 8631 3869 8668
$$
Ryan3 follow-up statements
119
WGUS73 KIND 082026
FFSIND
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
426 PM EDT SAT SEP 8 2018
INC093-105-082245-
/O.CON.KIND.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180908T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Monroe IN-Lawrence IN-
426 PM EDT SAT SEP 8 2018
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
MONROE AND LAWRENCE COUNTIES...
At 426 PM EDT, Radar indicated heavy rain continuing to fall across
the warned area. Four to five inches of rain have fallen in some
spots in the last 36 hours. Flash flooding is expected to begin soon.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bloomington, Bedford, Ellettsville, Mitchell, Oolitic, Gosport,
Stinesville, Smithville, Tunnelton, Lake Lemon, Bartlettsville,
Williams, Avoca, Monroe Reservoir, Woodville Hills, Charles Deam
Wilderness, Unionville, Whitehall, Heltonville and Indiana
University.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3934 8669 3933 8666 3935 8666 3934 8663
3934 8639 3905 8637 3905 8632 3899 8632
3899 8630 3897 8629 3877 8628 3874 8629
3873 8631 3869 8631 3869 8668
$$
AW/50847
WGUS73 KIND 082212
FFSIND
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
612 PM EDT SAT SEP 8 2018
INC093-105-082245-
/O.CON.KIND.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180908T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Monroe IN-Lawrence IN-
612 PM EDT SAT SEP 8 2018
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
MONROE AND LAWRENCE COUNTIES...
At 611 PM EDT, heavy rain is occurring. Four to five inches of rain
have fallen in some places over the last 36 hours. Flash flooding is
expected to begin shortly.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bloomington, Bedford, Ellettsville, Mitchell, Oolitic, Gosport,
Stinesville, Smithville, Tunnelton, Lake Lemon, Bartlettsville,
Williams, Avoca, Monroe Reservoir, Woodville Hills, Charles Deam
Wilderness, Unionville, Whitehall, Heltonville and Indiana
University.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3934 8669 3933 8666 3935 8666 3934 8663
3934 8639 3905 8637 3905 8632 3899 8632
3899 8630 3897 8629 3877 8628 3874 8629
3873 8631 3869 8631 3869 8668
$$
TDUD515
WGUS73 KIND 082241
FFSIND
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
641 PM EDT SAT SEP 8 2018
INC093-105-082250-
/O.EXP.KIND.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180908T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Monroe IN-Lawrence IN-
641 PM EDT SAT SEP 8 2018
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR MONROE AND LAWRENCE COUNTIES WILL
EXPIRE AT 645 PM EDT...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed any remaining road closures.
LAT...LON 3934 8669 3933 8666 3935 8666 3934 8663
3934 8639 3905 8637 3905 8632 3899 8632
3899 8630 3897 8629 3877 8628 3874 8629
3873 8631 3869 8631 3869 8668
$$
TDUDThe office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Shelby | 3 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Johnson, Shelby | 5 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Jackson | 5 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Jackson, Lawrence, Washington | 6 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Lawrence, Martin | 9 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Lawrence, Martin | 9 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Lawrence, Martin | 9 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Delaware, Madison | 3 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Hamilton, Madison | 4 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Hamilton, Marion | 4 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Marion, Morgan | 5 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Marion, Morgan | 4 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 3 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 6 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Greene, Monroe, Owen | 6 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Greene, Knox | 7 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Greene, Knox | 7 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike | 9 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike | 10 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Gibson, Knox | 10 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew | 4 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Jackson, Jennings, Washington | 49 hr |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren | 4 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Sullivan, Vigo | 4 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Knox, Sullivan | 6 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Knox, Sullivan | 64 hr |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Gibson, Knox, Posey | 8 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Howard | 37 hr |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Tippecanoe | 4 days |
| Sep 7, 9:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Greene | 64 hr |
| Sep 8, 8:05 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Greene | 4 hr |
| Sep 8, 8:52 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Lawrence, Monroe | 4 hr |
| Sep 8, 9:13 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Clay, Owen | 4 hr |
| Sep 8, 10:44 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Greene, Knox, Martin, Sullivan | 11 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Hancock | 28 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Henry, Rush, Shelby | 43 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Putnam | 24 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Pike | 10 days |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Decatur | 28 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Putnam | 39 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Hendricks, Morgan | 37 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Boone, Marion | 38 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Hamilton, Hancock, Madison, Marion | 38 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Marion | 34 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Delaware, Randolph | 43 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Clinton, Tippecanoe | 24 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Carroll, Howard | 28 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Marion | 43 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Owen | 24 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Johnson | 34 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Carroll | 39 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Parke, Vermillion, Vigo | 64 hr |
| Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Knox | 3 days |
| Sep 8, 12:52 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Owen | 6 hr |
| Sep 8, 6:46 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Brown, Clay, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 9 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.