A Flood Watch is in effect through through Tuesday as storms are expected Monday evening.
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says the Areal Flood Watch will be in effect through Tuesday afternoon for portions of Central Indiana, including Johnson County. Thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall are expected, 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 afternoon.
Severe storms are possible after midnight Monday, with the best chance for them to occur being near and north of Interstate 70. Nearly all of Johnson County is under a slight risk of severe weather today, meteorologists say.
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.
