A Flood Watch has been extended until 8 p.m. Tuesday night as flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
River Flood Warnings have also been issued for Youngs Creek at Amity and the Driftwood River near Edinburgh as rainfall has brought minor flooding to nearby waterways. Flooding could get worse or last longer if additional rainfall occurs, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
For Youngs Creek, minor flooding is forecast through Wednesday morning. At 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, the creek was at 6.3 feet and was expected to rise to a crest of 9.1 feet late this afternoon before falling below flood stage just after midnight. Flood stage is 7 feet, the weather service said.
Minor flooding is forecast for the Driftwood River too through early Saturday morning for the Driftwood River. At 10:30 a.m. Tuesday the river was at 3.5 feet and was expected to rise above flood stage — 11 feet — just after midnight to a crest of 13.9 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon, according to the weather service.
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A Flood Watch will be in effect starting tonight as multiple rounds of storms come through the region.
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says the Flood Watch will be in effect from 8 p.m. Monday night through Tuesday afternoon for all of central Indiana. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, with excessive runoff possibly resulting in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, the agency said in an weather warning statement Monday morning.
Repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight, which may lead to flash flooding. Around 2 inches of rain is expected through Tuesday with locally higher amounts possible, especially if training thunderstorms occur. Training refers to when multiple storms go over the same area consecutively, according to the weather service.
Meteorologists ask the public to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
If flooding does occur, people should stay informed, get to higher ground, obey evacuation orders, practice electrical safety and avoid flood waters. People should not drive into flooded roadways or around barricades. A vehicle caught in swiftly moving water can be swept away in seconds; 12 inches of water can float a car or small SUV while 18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles, according to the NWS.
To see more safety tips, go to weather.gov/safety/flood.
