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Flood Watch 1, NWS Indianapolis, IN

October 23, 20219 counties in Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this flood watch at Oct 23, 2021, 2:24 PM EDT for 9 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2021, 2:24 PM EDT (18:24 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 3:58 AM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Indianapolis, IN
Flood severity
None

Counties Carroll County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Fountain County, IN, Howard County, IN, Montgomery County, IN, Parke County, IN, Tippecanoe County, IN, Vermillion County, IN, Warren County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 144 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2021-10-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2021-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 118 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1304 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
80 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
290 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

320 
WGUS63 KIND 231824
FFAIND

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
224 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

INZ021-028>031-035-036-043-044-240230-
/O.NEW.KIND.FA.A.0001.211024T2100Z-211025T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Vermillion-Parke-
Including the cities of Attica, West Lebanon, Flora, Clinton, 
Frankfort, Montezuma, Rockville, Delphi, Crawfordsville, West 
Lafayette, Rosedale, Covington, Kokomo, Williamsport, Lafayette, 
Veedersburg, and Fairview Park
224 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of central Indiana, north central Indiana 
  and west central Indiana, including the following areas, in 
  central Indiana, Clinton and Howard. In north central Indiana, 
  Carroll. In west central Indiana, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, 
  Tippecanoe, Vermillion and Warren.

* From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* Numerous showers and thunderstorms will move through 
  tomorrow/tomorrow night.  Heavy rain will be possible at times 
  with rainfall amounts up to 3 inches.  Flash flooding is possible, 
  especially in low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

TDud
6 follow-up statements
334 
WGUS63 KIND 240200
FFAIND

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1000 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

INZ021-028>031-035-036-043-044-241000-
/O.CON.KIND.FA.A.0001.211024T2100Z-211025T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Vermillion-Parke-
Including the cities of Attica, West Lebanon, Flora, Clinton, 
Frankfort, Montezuma, Rockville, Delphi, Crawfordsville, West 
Lafayette, Rosedale, Covington, Kokomo, Williamsport, Lafayette, 
Veedersburg, and Fairview Park
1000 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
MONDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central Indiana, north central Indiana and west 
  central Indiana, including the following areas, in central 
  Indiana, Clinton and Howard. In north central Indiana, Carroll. In 
  west central Indiana, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe, 
  Vermillion and Warren.

* From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* Numerous showers and thunderstorms will move through central 
  Indiana Sunday and Sunday night.  Heavy rain will be possible at 
  times with rainfall amounts up to 3 inches.  Flash flooding is 
  possible, especially in low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

MK
123 
WGUS63 KIND 240755
FFAIND

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
355 AM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

INZ021-028>031-035-036-043-044-241600-
/O.CON.KIND.FA.A.0001.211024T2100Z-211025T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Vermillion-Parke-
Including the cities of Attica, West Lebanon, Flora, Clinton, 
Frankfort, Montezuma, Rockville, Delphi, Crawfordsville, West 
Lafayette, Rosedale, Covington, Kokomo, Williamsport, Lafayette, 
Veedersburg, and Fairview Park
355 AM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central Indiana, north central Indiana and west 
  central Indiana, including the following areas, in central 
  Indiana, Clinton and Howard. In north central Indiana, Carroll. In 
  west central Indiana, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe, 
  Vermillion and Warren.

* From this afternoon through Monday morning.

* Showers and thunderstorms will move through central Indiana Sunday 
  and Sunday night.  Periods of heavy rain can be expected at times 
  with rainfall amounts up to 3 inches possible.  Flooding is likely 
  where the heaviest rain falls and flash flooding is also possible, 
  especially in low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

SL
012 
WGUS63 KIND 241344
FFAIND

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
944 AM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

INZ021-028>031-035-036-043-044-242145-
/O.CON.KIND.FA.A.0001.211024T2100Z-211025T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Vermillion-Parke-
Including the cities of Attica, West Lebanon, Flora, Clinton, 
Frankfort, Montezuma, Rockville, Delphi, Crawfordsville, West 
Lafayette, Rosedale, Covington, Kokomo, Williamsport, Lafayette, 
Veedersburg, and Fairview Park
944 AM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central Indiana, north central Indiana and west 
  central Indiana, including the following areas, in central 
  Indiana, Clinton and Howard. In north central Indiana, Carroll. In 
  west central Indiana, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe, 
  Vermillion and Warren.

* From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through Monday morning.

* Showers and thunderstorms will move through central Indiana Sunday 
  and Sunday night.  Periods of heavy rain can be expected at times 
  with rainfall amounts up to 3 inches possible.  Flooding is likely 
  where the heaviest rain falls and flash flooding is also possible, 
  especially in low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

TDud
881 
WGUS63 KIND 241953
FFAIND

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
353 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

INZ021-028>031-035-036-043-044-250400-
/O.CON.KIND.FA.A.0001.211024T2100Z-211025T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Vermillion-Parke-
Including the cities of Attica, West Lebanon, Flora, Clinton, 
Frankfort, Montezuma, Rockville, Delphi, Crawfordsville, West 
Lafayette, Rosedale, Covington, Kokomo, Williamsport, Lafayette, 
Veedersburg, and Fairview Park
353 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central Indiana, north central Indiana and west 
  central Indiana, including the following areas, in central 
  Indiana, Clinton and Howard. In north central Indiana, Carroll. In 
  west central Indiana, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe, 
  Vermillion and Warren.

* From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through Monday morning.

* Showers and thunderstorms will move through central Indiana Sunday 
  and Sunday night.  Periods of heavy rain can be expected at times 
  with rainfall amounts up to 3 inches possible.  Flooding is likely 
  where the heaviest rain falls and flash flooding is also possible, 
  especially in low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

TDud
567 
WGUS63 KIND 250150
FFAIND

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
950 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

INZ021-028>031-035-036-043-044-251000-
/O.CON.KIND.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Vermillion-Parke-
Including the cities of Attica, West Lebanon, Flora, Clinton, 
Frankfort, Montezuma, Rockville, Delphi, Crawfordsville, West 
Lafayette, Rosedale, Covington, Kokomo, Williamsport, Lafayette, 
Veedersburg, and Fairview Park
950 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central Indiana, north central Indiana and west 
  central Indiana, including the following areas, in central 
  Indiana, Clinton and Howard. In north central Indiana, Carroll. In 
  west central Indiana, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe, 
  Vermillion and Warren.

* Through Monday morning.

* Showers and thunderstorms will move through central Indiana 
  tonight into Monday Morning.  Periods of heavy rain can be 
  expected at times with rainfall amounts up to 3 inches possible.  
  Flooding is likely where the heaviest rain falls and flash 
  flooding is also possible, especially in low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

MK
516 
WGUS63 KIND 250758
FFAIND

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
358 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

INZ021-028>031-035-036-043-044-250900-
/O.CAN.KIND.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Vermillion-Parke-
Including the cities of Attica, West Lebanon, Flora, Clinton, 
Frankfort, Montezuma, Rockville, Delphi, Crawfordsville, West 
Lafayette, Rosedale, Covington, Kokomo, Williamsport, Lafayette, 
Veedersburg, and Fairview Park
358 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for portions of central Indiana, north central 
Indiana and west central Indiana, including the following areas, in 
central Indiana, Clinton and Howard. In north central Indiana, 
Carroll. In west central Indiana, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, 
Tippecanoe, Vermillion and Warren has been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled. The heavy rain threat has ended but 
river flooding continues.

$$

SL

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.