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River Flood Warning 101, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this river flood warning at May 27, 2026, 7:44 PM EDT for Johnson County, Indiana. It was in force for 23 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 27, 2026, 7:44 PM EDT (23:44 UTC)
- Expired
- May 28, 2026, 7:03 PM EDT
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Johnson County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:47 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.
The text
As transmitted.
790
WGUS43 KIND 272344
FLWIND
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
744 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following creek and location in Indiana...
Youngs Creek at Amity.
.Scattered showers and thunderstorms today, some heavy and producing
more than 2 inches of rainfall, have brought Youngs Creek into flood
on Youngs Creek in Johnson County. Some low lying roads may begin
to flood this evening. Use caution traveling in this area tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Thursday morning by around 1045
AM EDT.
&&
INC081-281445-
/O.NEW.KIND.FL.W.0101.260527T2344Z-260528T1819Z/
/AMTI3.1.ER.260527T2242Z.260528T0200Z.260528T1218Z.NO/
744 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY TOMORROW
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Youngs Creek at Amity.
* WHEN...From this evening to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Johnson County Roads 350 S and 400 S west
of US 31 are closed by flood waters. Upstream in Youngs Creek
watershed, flooding of city of Franklin parks with flood waters
possibly 3 feet deep in some areas. CR 200 N at CR 75 W on
northwest side of Franklin and CR 250 S west of US 31 closed by
high water. Amity ditch is out of its banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 7.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.4
feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3945 8602 3943 8599 3938 8598 3937 8602
3942 8602 3945 8605
$$
BH3 follow-up statements
690
WGUS83 KIND 280211
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1011 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Youngs Creek at Amity.
East Fork White River at Williams, Bedford, and Rivervale.
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
White River at Hazleton and Petersburg.
.Minor lowland flooding continues along lower portions of the East
Fork White River, the lower White River and other local tributaries.
Heavy rainfall earlier today has cause additional rises particularly
on local rivers. Both rivers have crest but minor flooding could
continue into Friday morning on lower ends of the East Fork and well
into the weekend on the lower White.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Thursday morning by around 830
AM EDT /730 AM CDT/.
&&
INC081-281715-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-260528T1818Z/
/AMTI3.1.ER.260527T2242Z.260528T0115Z.260528T1218Z.NO/
1011 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Youngs Creek at Amity.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Johnson County Roads 350 S and 400 S west
of US 31 are closed by flood waters. Upstream in Youngs Creek
watershed, flooding of city of Franklin parks with flood waters
possibly 3 feet deep in some areas. CR 200 N at CR 75 W on
northwest side of Franklin and CR 250 S west of US 31 closed by
high water. Amity ditch is out of its banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 8.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3945 8602 3943 8599 3938 8598 3937 8602
3942 8602 3945 8605
$$
INC051-083-281715-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260602T0400Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260528T0600Z.260601T1600Z.NO/
1011 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026 /911 PM CDT Wed May 27 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, In agricultural season, extensive flooding
of bottomlands and some of the higher bottomlands is in progress.
High water surrounds residents in river cabins. Oil fields and
local roads flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
3852 8755 3854 8744
$$
INC027-051-083-125-281715-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260531T2248Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.260520T0853Z.260524T1745Z.260531T1048Z.NO/
1011 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026 /911 PM CDT Wed May 27 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Petersburg.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, During May 2008 and March 2011...flood
waters recede from State Road 257 south of Washington when
Petersburg was 21 feet and falling and Shoals slightly below 15
feet and falling. During March 2011...White River was rising very
slowly and Shoals dropped to 14.7 feet and was leveling off.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday /8:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage
was 21.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday /8:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ was
21.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday morning and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3852 8723 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723
$$
INC035-135-281230-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-260528T1230Z/
/RIDI3.1.ER.260527T1802Z.260527T2330Z.260528T0630Z.UU/
1011 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding along CR 100
W just north of the river. High water affecting a small portion
of River Road just east of SR 1 and north of the river. Water is
within a few feet vertically of the approaches to SR 1 bridge in
western Randolph county.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling and remain
below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4026 8496 4024 8528 4038 8551 4041 8543
4030 8527 4029 8495
$$
INC093-101-281715-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0096.000000T0000Z-260529T0000Z/
/WLLI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260527T1100Z.260528T1200Z.NO/
1011 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Williams.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.4 feet, SR 450 immediately east of Williams floods.
Locals use Ridge Road to travel to Bedford.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3880 8653 3875 8667 3869 8673 3872 8681
3880 8668 3885 8656
$$
INC093-101-281715-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0095.000000T0000Z-260529T0130Z/
/BFRI3.1.ER.260523T0200Z.260524T1600Z.260528T1330Z.NO/
1011 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Bedford.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 21.2 feet, At this level during December 2013
backwater reached the tailwater of Lake Monroe as Salt Creek
stopped falling. The crest of the river followed 2 days later and
reached 27.6 feet at Bedford and caused Salt Creek to rise nearly
6 feet at the tailwater of Monroe Lake.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 21.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 21.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3877 8645 3879 8651 3882 8657 3885 8656
3883 8650 3881 8643
$$
INC093-101-281715-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-260530T0600Z/
/BEDI3.1.ER.260521T1315Z.260524T1800Z.260529T1800Z.NO/
1011 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A few local county roads begin to flood
and are impassable. These include Buddha Road south of the gage
and Lawrenceport Road. All local roads across the East Fork White
River are threatened by high water, and some are closed. Flooding
of agricultural lands in Lawrence County is in progress.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 23.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 24.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8613 3872 8631 3877 8646 3882 8643
3878 8631 3880 8618
$$
CM676
WGUS83 KIND 281633
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1233 PM EDT Thu May 28 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
East Fork White River at Seymour.
Youngs Creek at Amity.
East Fork White River near Rivervale.
White River at Hazleton.
White River at Petersburg.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
.Pockets of locally heavy rainfall yesterday brought additional
rises to area rivers and streams and brought minor lowland flooding
to the Driftwood River near Edinburgh, Youngs Creek at Amity and
back to the East Fork White at Seymour. The time spent above flood
stage has been lengthened for the East Fork White near Rivervale and
downstream parts of the lower White. Flooding on the lower White
will continue into next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1115 PM
EDT /1015 PM CDT/.
&&
INC071-093-175-290315-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0102.260528T1633Z-260601T1342Z/
/SERI3.1.ER.260528T1407Z.260530T0600Z.260601T0142Z.NO/
1233 PM EDT Thu May 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO LATE MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.6 feet, Jackson County Sheriff additional roads
closed: CR 25 N through Honeytown, Slab Road between the river and
Ewing, Rockford Road near the skating rink, SR 235 from Medora to
SR 135. All these closings found in the republic.com site
published in Columbus, IN.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Thursday was 12.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4
feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8583 3886 8599 3877 8613 3879 8620
3893 8604 3906 8587
$$
INC081-290315-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-260529T0551Z/
/AMTI3.1.ER.260527T2242Z.260528T0400Z.260528T2351Z.NO/
1233 PM EDT Thu May 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Youngs Creek at Amity.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Johnson County Roads 350 S and 400 S west
of US 31 are closed by flood waters. Upstream in Youngs Creek
watershed, flooding of city of Franklin parks with flood waters
possibly 3 feet deep in some areas. CR 200 N at CR 75 W on
northwest side of Franklin and CR 250 S west of US 31 closed by
high water. Amity ditch is out of its banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:15 PM EDT Thursday was 8.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3945 8602 3943 8599 3938 8598 3937 8602
3942 8602 3945 8605
$$
INC093-101-290315-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-260530T1600Z/
/BEDI3.1.ER.260521T1315Z.260524T1800Z.260530T0400Z.NO/
1233 PM EDT Thu May 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A few local county roads begin to flood
and are impassable. These include Buddha Road south of the gage
and Lawrenceport Road. All local roads across the East Fork White
River are threatened by high water, and some are closed. Flooding
of agricultural lands in Lawrence County is in progress.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 22.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Thursday was 23.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3878 8613 3872 8631 3877 8646 3882 8643
3878 8631 3880 8618
$$
INC051-083-290315-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260604T0600Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260528T1800Z.260603T1800Z.NO/
1233 PM EDT Thu May 28 2026 /1133 AM CDT Thu May 28 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY, JUNE 04...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.
* WHEN...Until Thursday, June 04.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, In agricultural season, extensive flooding
of bottomlands and some of the higher bottomlands is in progress.
High water surrounds residents in river cabins. Oil fields and
local roads flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling and remain
below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
3852 8755 3854 8744
$$
INC027-051-083-125-290315-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260603T0000Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.260520T0853Z.260524T1745Z.260602T1200Z.NO/
1233 PM EDT Thu May 28 2026 /1133 AM CDT Thu May 28 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Petersburg.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.9 feet, During June 2010 State Road 257 south of
Washington began to flood at this crest level at Petersburg after
Shoals crested at 18.19 feet. About a week later Petersburg
crested at 21.34 feet...about one half foot higher...but the water
did not reach State Road 257 after Shoals crested at 15.59 feet...
about 2.5 feet lower. Lost River did not contribute much water
during this June flood and locally it was not extremely wet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday /10:45 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage
was 20.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Thursday /10:45 AM CDT Thursday/ was
21.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3852 8723 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723
$$
INC005-081-145-290315-
/O.CON.KIND.FL.W.0103.260528T1800Z-260530T0600Z/
/DREI3.1.ER.260528T1800Z.260529T0600Z.260529T1800Z.NO/
1233 PM EDT Thu May 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Lowland flooding reported along Sugar
Creek and Big Blue River in southern Johnson County in March 2011.
Lowland flooding begins along portions of the Driftwood River in
northern Bartholomew County. Water is near CR 950N to Double Y
Saddle Club.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 11.5 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3936 8595 3922 8595 3922 8592 3920 8591
3920 8597 3937 8601
$$
CP892
WGUS83 KIND 282303
FLSIND
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
703 PM EDT Thu May 28 2026
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following creek and
location in Indiana...
Youngs Creek at Amity.
.Dry weather following recent heavy rains have allowed the creek to
drop below flood stage early this evening. This downward trend is
expected to continue the rest of the evening and overnight. Dry
weather is expected to continue over the next seven days.
INC081-290015-
/O.CAN.KIND.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-260528T2303Z/
/AMTI3.1.ER.260527T2242Z.260528T0400Z.260528T2153Z.NO/
703 PM EDT Thu May 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Youngs Creek at Amity.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall and remain below
flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3945 8602 3943 8599 3938 8598 3937 8602
3942 8602 3945 8605
$$
BHWhat 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 May 27, 2:51 PM EDT, 4 hours 53 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Scattered to numerous showers and storms at times today
- Locally heavy rainfall possible today
- Above normal temperatures expected through Thursday.
- Mainly dry weather expected from Thursday onward.
Area forecast discussion, May 27, 2:51 PM EDT, 4 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 251 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Scattered to numerous showers and storms at times today - Locally heavy rainfall possible today - Above normal temperatures expected through Thursday. - Mainly dry weather expected from Thursday onward. && .DISCUSSION (This evening through Wednesday)... Issued at 250 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026 Today through tonight... Surface low pressure located roughly over Knox County, per visible satellite imagery, is slowly moving eastward today. A surface trough extends from the low eastward into Ohio. This has been the source of numerous showers and thunderstorms this morning. Shower activity had largely diminished earlier this afternoon, however, as upper- level support exits eastward. Nevertheless, showers have once again begun slowly intensifying as sunshine warms the boundary layer leading to some weak instability. ACARS soundings out of IND show meager lapse rates but rich moisture throughout the column. A deep warm cloud layer has lead to high efficiency rainfall production, and heavy rainfall rates have been observed (2 to 3 inches have fallen in a few localized areas). Though shower/storm activity is less numerous than earlier, some very localized totals of 1 to 2 inches are possible this afternoon. Guidance shows surface low pressure weakening and drifting east this evening, taking any lingering showers/storms with it. Clearing skies are expected tonight as high pressure builds in from the north. This process may take some time, and low-level moisture from today's rainfall may take most of the night to scour out. If skies clear soon enough, and dry air from the high doesn't arrive until morning, then fog may develop tonight. Locally dense fog is possible. Thursday through early next week... Long range guidance continues to depict an Omega Block pattern developing aloft with ridging centered over the central CONUS and central portions of Canada. Meanwhile, surface high pressure builds into the region from the north. This will promote dry weather conditions late this week through early next week. Expect another warm day Thursday in the low 80s with highs then holding nearly steady in the mid to upper 70s through early next week. A few models have hinted at the ridge retrograding slightly, allowing for a shortwave to move in aloft early next week. These solutions are outliers, but this will continue to be monitored as this could impact temperatures. Precipitation still appears very unlikely during the period. && .AVIATION (18Z TAF Issuance)... Issued at 222 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026 Impacts: - MVFR ceilings at HUF/IND/BMG improving to VFR later today. Brief period of IFR visibility possible within heavier showers - Scattered to numerous showers and storms expected at most sites through around 00z Discussion: Near MVFR to MVFR ceilings are ongoing at all central Indiana sites this afternoon, but will improve to solidly VFR towards late this evening. Scattered to numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms are ongoing at all sites this afternoon except LAF. Isolated IFR visibilities are possible within stronger showers. Look for MVFR ceilings to then scatter out Wednesday afternoon. Winds are expected to be lighter and somewhat variable at times, but the wind direction should predominately be east-northeasterly for most sites except BMG. Patchy fog is also possible during the early morning hours, mainly across the southern half of the forecast area, but not enough confidence to include in tafs at this time. && .IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && AVIATION...KF DISCUSSION...Melo/Eckhoff
Hazardous weather outlook, May 27, 2:58 PM EDT, 4 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 258 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>044-281900- Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone- Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke- 258 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Through Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind INZ045>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-281900- Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson- Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox- Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- 258 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Through Tonight. Thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall are possible. Localized flash flooding is possible. Isolated damaging winds can't be ruled out in the far SE. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts and any flooding observed. && 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 27, 5:04 PM EDT, 2 hours 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
504 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
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0451 PM Rain 3 NW Arlington 39.67N 85.61W
05/27/2026 M2.50 Inch Rush IN Emergency Mngr
A report of 2.5 inches in 2 hours received
on 900 West North of US 52.
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BHLocal storm report, May 27, 5:17 PM EDT, 2 hours 27 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
517 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
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0335 PM Flood 3 SE Camby 39.61N 86.27W
05/27/2026 Morgan IN Emergency Mngr
Mann Road is flooded from Spring Lake Rd to
the Marion County Line.
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BHLocal storm report, May 27, 5:18 PM EDT, 2 hours 26 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
518 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
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0335 PM Flood 3 SE Camby 39.62N 86.28W
05/27/2026 Morgan IN Emergency Mngr
Landersdale Rd is flooded in several spots
east of Paddock.
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BHLocal storm report, May 27, 5:19 PM EDT, 2 hours 25 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
519 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
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0335 PM Flood 2 SE Camby 39.62N 86.27W
05/27/2026 Morgan IN Emergency Mngr
Cox Rd north of Landersdale.
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BHLocal storm report, May 27, 5:20 PM EDT, 2 hours 24 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
520 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
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0335 PM Flood 3 NNW Waverly 39.59N 86.29W
05/27/2026 Morgan IN Emergency Mngr
Paddock Road South.
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BHLocal storm report, May 27, 6:04 PM EDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
604 PM EDT Wed May 27 2026
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0558 PM Rain 4 S Devore 39.36N 86.76W
05/27/2026 M1.10 Inch Owen IN Public
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BHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 3:09 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Jackson | 3 hr |
| May 27, 4:08 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Jackson | 4 hr |
| May 27, 9:36 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Parke, Putnam | 9 hr |
| May 27, 2:00 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Hancock, Marion, Rush, Shelby | 6 hr |
| May 27, 2:07 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Delaware, Randolph | 11 hr |
| May 27, 2:56 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, Putnam | 5 hr |
| May 27, 3:44 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Jennings, Shelby | 3 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.