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River Flood Warning 28, NWS Indianapolis, IN

April 2, 2024Johnson County, Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this river flood warning at Apr 2, 2024, 9:22 AM EDT for Johnson County, Indiana. It was in force for 37 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Apr 2, 2024, 9:22 AM EDT (13:22 UTC)
Expired: Apr 3, 2024, 10:41 PM EDT
In force: 37 hr
Issued by: NWS Indianapolis, IN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Johnson County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The river

Written for the forecast point Youngs Creek at Amity (AMTI3).

Action stage: 5 ft
Minor stage: 7 ft
Moderate stage: 10 ft
Major stage: 14 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03362000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning 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 river flood warning went out at Apr 2, 7:08 AM EDT, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 7:08 AM EDT, 2 hours 14 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 6:45 AM EDT, 2 hours 37 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
645 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

INZ021-029>031-036>042-045>049-052>057-060>065-067>072-031000-
Carroll-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Montgomery-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-
Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Clay-
Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-
Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Lafayette, West Lafayette,
Frankfort, Kokomo, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, Zionsville, Tipton,
Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, Winchester,
Union City, Farmland, Parker City, Greencastle, Plainfield,
Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Brazil,
Spencer, Gosport, Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin,
Shelbyville, Rushville, Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn, Farmersburg,
Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Worthington, Bloomington, Nashville,
Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals,
Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, and North Vernon
645 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

 Lightning, large hail, damaging wind gusts, isolated tornadoes,
 heavy rain and flooding

DISCUSSION...

Thunderstorms will move across central Indiana at times through
this evening. Severe storms are possible. Windy conditions are
expected away from thunderstorms this afternoon and evening as
well.

In addition, heavy rain may lead to flooding.

Storm movement will be from the west and southwest 40 to 50 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Rainfall totals of up to around 2 inches through Wednesday will lead
to an increased flooding threat.

Freezing temperatures are possible for all or parts of the area
during the early mornings of Thursday into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

 Spotter activation may be needed at times today.

&&

This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at:

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INZ028-035-043-044-051-031000-
Warren-Fountain-Vermillion-Parke-Vigo-
Including the cities of Williamsport, West Lebanon, Attica,
Covington, Veedersburg, Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville,
Montezuma, Rosedale, and Terre Haute
645 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

 Lightning, large hail, damaging wind gusts, isolated tornadoes,
 heavy rain and flooding

DISCUSSION...

Thunderstorms will move across central Indiana at times through
this evening. Severe storms are possible. Windy conditions are
expected away from thunderstorms this afternoon and evening as
well.

In addition, heavy rain may lead to flooding.

Storm movement will be from the west and southwest 40 to 50 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Rainfall totals of up to around 2 inches through Wednesday will lead
to an increased flooding threat.

Freezing temperatures are possible for all or parts of the area
during the early mornings of Thursday into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

 Spotter activation may be needed at times today.

&&

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http://www.weather.gov/ind

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 2, 4:06 AM EDT, 5 hours 16 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
406 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

INZ062>064-071-020830-
Brown IN-Bartholomew IN-Jackson IN-Monroe IN-
406 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Monroe,
southern Brown, southwestern Bartholomew and northwestern Jackson
Counties through 430 AM EDT
...

At 406 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bloomington, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Bloomington, Columbus, Nashville, Jonesville, Indiana University,
Smithville, Waymansville, Gnaw Bone, Yellowwood Lake, Spurgeons
Corner, Monroe Reservoir, Woodville Hills, Elkinsville, Charles Deam
Wilderness, Stone Head, and Story.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 57 and 63.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3903 8664 3916 8665 3921 8604 3904 8587
TIME...MOT...LOC 0806Z 261DEG 55KT 3907 8654

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

GM

Local storm report, Apr 2, 4:24 AM EDT, 4 hours 58 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
424 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

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

0419 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 E Edinburgh           39.36N 85.91W
04/02/2024  M49 MPH          Shelby             IN   Mesonet

            Mesonet station EW1771 Edinburgh.

&&

AW

Special weather statement, Apr 2, 4:29 AM EDT, 4 hours 53 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Apr 2, 5:36 AM EDT, 3 hours 46 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
536 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

INZ067-021015-
Knox IN-
536 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Knox County
through 615 AM EDT
...

At 534 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near St. Francisville to 6 miles south of
Lancaster to near Albion. Movement was east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Vincennes, Monroe City, Wheatland, Decker, and Vincennes University.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EDT for southwestern
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3848 8775 3851 8765 3855 8767 3859 8761
      3864 8762 3867 8759 3868 8753 3873 8751
      3874 8728 3863 8726 3852 8738 3853 8738
      3853 8746 3850 8749 3852 8754 3850 8759
      3845 8760 3846 8766 3843 8767 3842 8774
TIME...MOT...LOC 0934Z 251DEG 48KT 3859 8773 3846 8790 3837 8800

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

GM

Special weather statement, Apr 2, 6:34 AM EDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
634 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

INZ067-068-021100-
Daviess IN-Knox IN-
634 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Knox and
southwestern Daviess Counties through 700 AM EDT
...

At 633 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lancaster to 7 miles northeast of
Grayville. Movement was east at 70 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Vincennes, Washington, Monroe City, Wheatland, Decker, and Vincennes
University.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EDT for southwestern
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3848 8775 3851 8765 3855 8767 3859 8761
      3864 8762 3867 8759 3878 8714 3852 8715
      3855 8720 3851 8730 3854 8735 3851 8737
      3854 8743 3850 8749 3852 8754 3850 8759
      3845 8760 3846 8766 3843 8767 3842 8774
TIME...MOT...LOC 1033Z 252DEG 59KT 3859 8779 3832 8789

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

GM

Local storm report, Apr 2, 8:41 AM EDT, 41 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
841 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

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

0839 AM     Rain             Montezuma               39.79N 87.37W
04/02/2024  M3.20 Inch       Parke              IN   Public

&&

ME

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 1, 8:52 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Clay, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam	53 min
Apr 1, 9:25 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Hendricks	24 min
Apr 1, 9:35 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Clay, Hendricks, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion, Vigo	3 hr
Apr 1, 9:55 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Marion	50 min
Apr 1, 10:03 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	IND	Putnam	3 hr
Apr 1, 10:07 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Hendricks	23 min
Apr 1, 11:09 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Hendricks, Putnam	2 hr
Apr 1, 11:21 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Henry	24 min
Apr 2, 1:59 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	IND	Clay, Hendricks, Marion, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion and 1 more	6 hr
Apr 2, 2:22 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Sullivan	23 min
Apr 2, 3:28 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Morgan	32 min
Apr 2, 3:43 AM EDT	Wind Advisory	IND	Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Vigo, Warren	16 hr
Apr 2, 3:47 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Greene, Monroe	28 min
Apr 2, 4:02 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Johnson, Rush, Shelby	28 min
Apr 2, 4:06 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Monroe	24 min
Apr 2, 4:14 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Delaware, Randolph	34 hr
Apr 2, 4:25 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Bartholomew, Decatur, Rush, Shelby	50 min
Apr 2, 4:29 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings	46 min
Apr 2, 5:36 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Knox	39 min
Apr 2, 6:06 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	IND	Brown, Decatur, Hancock, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan and 2 more	9 hr
Apr 2, 6:26 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Lawrence and 1 more	7 hr
Apr 2, 6:34 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Knox	26 min
Apr 2, 7:34 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison and 3 more	13 hr
Apr 2, 7:57 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Clay, Hendricks, Montgomery, Morgan, Parke, Putnam	13 hr
Apr 2, 11:17 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Carroll, Tippecanoe, White	30 hr
Apr 2, 11:17 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Sullivan, Vigo	20 days
Apr 2, 11:17 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Tippecanoe	3 days
Apr 2, 11:17 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Knox, Sullivan	22 days
Apr 2, 11:17 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Parke, Vermillion, Vigo	17 days
Apr 2, 11:17 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Knox, Sullivan	23 days
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Clay, Greene	46 hr
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Monroe, Morgan, Owen	4 days
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Delaware, Madison	52 hr
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Monroe, Morgan, Owen	3 days
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Greene, Monroe, Owen	4 days
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Hamilton, Madison	49 hr
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Daviess, Greene, Knox	7 days
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Hamilton, Marion	55 hr
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Marion, Morgan	69 hr
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Daviess, Greene, Knox	6 days
Apr 2, 11:23 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Marion, Morgan	64 hr
Apr 2, 11:28 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Shelby	36 hr
Apr 2, 11:28 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Bartholomew, Johnson, Shelby	57 hr
Apr 2, 11:28 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Jackson, Lawrence, Washington	4 days
Apr 2, 11:28 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Bartholomew, Jackson	65 hr
Apr 2, 11:28 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Bartholomew	47 hr
Apr 2, 11:30 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Daviess	30 min
Apr 2, 11:56 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Monroe	34 min
Apr 2, 12:17 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Decatur	13 min
Apr 2, 1:18 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Clay, Putnam, Vigo	27 min
Apr 2, 1:27 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Clay, Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and 1 more	8 hr
Apr 2, 1:44 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Hendricks, Morgan, Putnam	31 min
Apr 2, 2:15 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Delaware, Hancock, Marion	30 min
Apr 2, 2:17 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Putnam	24 hr
Apr 2, 2:17 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Howard	31 hr
Apr 2, 2:37 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Knox	23 min
Apr 2, 2:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Greene, Knox	31 min
Apr 2, 3:01 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Decatur, Hancock, Rush, Shelby	6 hr
Apr 2, 3:13 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Delaware, Hancock, Henry, Madison, Randolph, Rush	6 hr
Apr 2, 3:26 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe	34 min
Apr 2, 3:28 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Marion	8 hr
Apr 2, 3:36 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Bartholomew, Brown, Greene, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan and 1 more	24 min
Apr 2, 3:56 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Lawrence, Martin	19 min
Apr 2, 3:57 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe	36 min
Apr 2, 3:59 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Brown, Hancock, Johnson, Marion, Monroe, Morgan and 2 more	31 min
Apr 2, 4:17 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Brown, Jackson, Monroe	28 min
Apr 2, 4:31 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Johnson, Shelby	29 min
Apr 2, 4:53 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IND	Jackson, Jennings	37 min
Apr 2, 5:22 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Rush	23 min
Apr 2, 5:25 PM EDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	IND	Jennings	20 min

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.