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Flood Watch 4, NWS Indianapolis, IN

May 19, 202219 counties in Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this flood watch at May 19, 2022, 8:58 PM EDT for 19 counties in Indiana. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: May 19, 2022, 8:58 PM EDT (00:58 UTC)
Expired: May 20, 2022, 8:00 AM EDT
In force: 11 hr
Issued by: NWS Indianapolis, IN
Flood severity: None

Counties Bartholomew County, IN, Brown County, IN, Clay County, IN, Daviess County, IN, Decatur County, IN, Greene County, IN, Jackson County, IN, Jennings County, IN, Johnson County, IN, Knox County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Martin County, IN, Monroe County, IN, Morgan County, IN, Owen County, IN, Rush County, IN, Shelby County, IN, Sullivan County, IN, Vigo County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:59 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 212 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 555 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -141 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1519 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 36 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 114 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flood watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Indianapolis, IN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flood watch went out at May 19, 8:36 PM EDT, 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 19, 8:36 PM EDT, 22 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, May 19, 3:59 PM EDT, 4 hours 59 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
359 PM EDT Thu May 19 2022

INZ021-028>031-035>049-054>057-065-202000-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Decatur-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, West Lebanon,
Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, Attica, Covington,
Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers,
Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City,
Farmland, Parker City, Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville, Montezuma,
Rosedale, Greencastle, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville,
Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Martinsville, Mooresville,
Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, and Greensburg
359 PM EDT Thu May 19 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and tonight.
Some storms may be strong to severe. Damaging winds and large hail
are the primary threats with isolated tornadoes possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are expected at times from Friday night through
Saturday night. A few storms could be strong to severe. Damaging
winds and large hail would be the main threats.

Winds gusts up to 40 mph are possible on Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated, but spotters should keep an
eye on the forecast for later developments.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

INZ051>053-060>064-067>072-202000-
Vigo-Clay-Owen-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer, Gosport,
Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn, Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield,
Jasonville, Worthington, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus,
Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell,
Seymour, and North Vernon
359 PM EDT Thu May 19 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

There is a SLIGHT RISK for severe thunderstorms late this afternoon
and evening. Damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain will be the
primary threats. However, tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Lightning is
a threat from any thunderstorm.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are expected at times Friday night into Saturday night.
A few storms could be strong to severe. Damaging winds and large hail
are the primary threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed late this afternoon and evening.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

In the hours before

Local storm report, May 19, 6:45 PM EDT, 2 hours 13 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
645 PM EDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0545 PM     HAIL             1 WSW VINCENNES         38.67N 87.52W
05/19/2022  E1.50 INCH       KNOX               IN   PUBLIC

&&

CM

Local storm report, May 19, 6:50 PM EDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
650 PM EDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0615 PM     HAIL             2 NNE WASHINGTON        38.68N 87.17W
05/19/2022  M1.25 INCH       DAVIESS            IN   BROADCAST MEDIA

            1.27 INCH HAIL FOUND ALONG THE ROAD AFTER A
            BIT OF MELTING.

&&

CM

Local storm report, May 19, 7:25 PM EDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
725 PM EDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0641 PM     HAIL             1 ENE WEST BOGGS LAKE   38.73N 86.92W
05/19/2022  E2.00 INCH       MARTIN             IN   PUBLIC

&&

G.M.

Local storm report, May 19, 7:34 PM EDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
734 PM EDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0726 PM     HAIL             MITCHELL                38.73N 86.47W
05/19/2022  E1.75 INCH       LAWRENCE           IN   PUBLIC

&&

G.M.

Local storm report, May 19, 7:44 PM EDT, 1 hour 14 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
744 PM EDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0641 PM     HAIL             1 E WEST BOGGS LAKE     38.73N 86.91W
05/19/2022  E2.75 INCH       MARTIN             IN   PUBLIC

&&

G.M.

Local storm report, May 19, 8:54 PM EDT, 4 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
854 PM EDT THU MAY 19 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0726 PM     HAIL             MITCHELL                38.73N 86.47W
05/19/2022  E2.00 INCH       LAWRENCE           IN   BROADCAST MEDIA

            PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF 2 INCH
            HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

&&

G.M.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 19, 10:15 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Sullivan	30 min
May 19, 10:21 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Knox, Sullivan	24 min
May 19, 10:36 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	IND	Knox	39 min
May 19, 10:38 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IND	Knox	37 min
May 19, 11:07 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	IND	Daviess, Greene, Knox, Martin	38 min
May 19, 11:31 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Boone, Hendricks, Morgan	29 min
May 19, 11:46 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin	29 min
May 19, 11:49 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Knox	26 min
May 20, 12:05 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Boone, Hamilton, Marion, Tipton	25 min
May 20, 12:19 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Lawrence	26 min
May 20, 12:36 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Bartholomew	24 min
May 20, 12:37 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Jackson	38 min
May 20, 1:00 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Greene	3 hr
May 20, 1:05 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Daviess	25 min
May 20, 1:27 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Jennings	33 min
May 20, 1:40 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Greene	35 min
May 20, 1:45 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Martin	30 min
May 20, 1:52 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Hamilton, Marion	113 min
May 20, 1:59 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Lawrence, Martin	3 hr
May 20, 2:14 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	IND	Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings	31 min
May 20, 2:42 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Jennings	18 min
May 20, 5:10 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Lawrence, Martin, Monroe	6 hr
May 20, 9:08 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Jackson, Jennings	7 hr
May 20, 11:38 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike	4 days
May 20, 11:38 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Gibson, Knox	5 days
May 20, 7:47 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike	4 days

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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.