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Flood Warning — Howard County, IN
Flood Warning
Issued
Expires
11:21 a. m. CDT · dom., ago. 16 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KIND

Affected Areas

Howard County, IN

Official Bulletin

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following waterways in
Indiana...

Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

Big Blue River at Carthage.

Fall Creek at Millersville and near Fortville.

Wildcat Creek at Kokomo.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

Wildcat Creek near Jerome.

Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.

.Repeating rounds of showers and thunderstorms over the past 72
hours, ending at 8 AM this morning, has brought copious rainfall to
eastern, northern central, and much of western Indiana.  Maximum
radar estimates across a swath from Clinton and Howard counties
north of Indianapolis, east-southeast and southeast to Randolph and
Decatur counties, show roughly six to 12.5 inches of rain has
fallen!  This has led to widespread flooding.

More rain, on and off, is in the forecast through Sunday.  Please
keep abreast of changes to the forecast and our river products for
the latest.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wildcat Creek near Jerome.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Extensive flooding of Wildcat Creek in
Jerome area.  CR 1050 E just south of Jerome begins to flood.
Extensive flooding of canoe launch site and park near SR 213.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:15 PM EDT Friday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over 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 late tonight by around 445 AM
EDT.