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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following waterways in
Indiana...
Flatrock River at Saint Paul.
Wildcat Creek at Kokomo and near Jerome.
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following waterways in
Indiana...
Big Blue River at Carthage.
Fall Creek near Fortville.
Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
.Copious rainfall over the past two days along with yet another
round of storms coming today is bringing significant flooding to
central Indiana. This includes tributaries into the main stem
rivers, including Flatrock River, Wildcat Creek, Mississinewa River,
Big Blue River, Fall Creek, and Driftwood River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 430 AM
EDT.
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117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Fall Creek near Fortville.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water on SR 238 at gaging site near
Fortville. Flooding possible in low areas of Luxhaven.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM EDT Thursday was 8.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.4
feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 3999 8575 3995 8584 3994 8590 3995 8590
3996 8584 3999 8576
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117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Flatrock River at Saint Paul.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding occurs along Flatrock River in
southern Shelby County. Towns affected include Geneva and Flat
Rock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM EDT Thursday was 8.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 3941 8555 3938 8575 3935 8583 3935 8589
3939 8584 3944 8557
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117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Big Blue River at Carthage.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, A serious flood in progress. Many local
roads are impassable. Some evacuations occur in southern parts of
Carthage, extreme southern sections of Knightstown, eastern
Raysville and rural areas of northwest Rush County. Used auto
parts yard in Carthage is extensively flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 PM EDT Thursday was 12.3 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 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 3980 8547 3967 8564 3951 8574 3954 8580
3971 8573 3982 8553
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117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wildcat Creek at Kokomo.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Significant flooding along Wildcat Creek.
Flooding of parks and city roads near the creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:00 PM EDT Thursday was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 4047 8604 4044 8629 4047 8646 4050 8648
4050 8625 4050 8604
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117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wildcat Creek near Jerome.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 12:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:15 PM EDT Thursday was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue rising and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4040 8594 4042 8592 4047 8600 4049 8598
4043 8588 4040 8591
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117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water on the shoulder and edge of SR 1
south of the junction with SR 28 in western Randolph County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 11.5
feet tomorrow afternoon.
- 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
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117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO LATE
MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, Extensive flooding along Driftwood River
in northern Bartholomew County on March 7, 2011. Double Y Saddle
Club area extensively flooded. Water flowing over CR 950N to Club.
CR 330W is flooded just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge
Rd. CR 500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access
to residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is
completely flooded. Water very near several residences and
seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon to a crest of 15.3 feet early Saturday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday
evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 3936 8595 3922 8595 3922 8592 3920 8591
3920 8597 3937 8601
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