Active AlertsBlackford

Flood Watch

Issued at Wed 3:18 PM Sep. 16

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Full details

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Thu 2:01 AM Sep. 17

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

At 200 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Upland, moving southeast at 25 mph.
Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. A funnel cloud is also possible.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include Hartford City, Gas City, Upland, Shamrock Lakes, and Arcana. This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 256 and 260.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.