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Flood Warning issued April 5 at 12:37PM EDT until April 5 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Indiana, including the following counties, in central
Indiana, Bartholomew, Decatur, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson,
Marion, Morgan, Rush and Shelby. In south central Indiana, Brown
and Monroe. In southwest Indiana, Sullivan. In west central
Indiana, Clay, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion and Vigo.

* WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to
excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Local media have reported
water rescues.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1233 PM EDT, Gauge reports indicate between 2 and 4.5
inches of rain have fallen over the past 24 hours from
multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms, resulting in
flooding across the warned area.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Indianapolis, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus,
Shelbyville, Fishers, Greenwood, Lawrence, Plainfield,
Franklin, Brownsburg, Greenfield, Beech Grove, Martinsville,
Speedway, Greensburg, Greencastle, Mooresville, Danville and
Brazil.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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