Active AlertsDecatur

Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 10:26 PM Aug. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Decatur County in central Indiana
When: Until noon EDT Friday.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details: - At 1026 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area due to prior thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall possibly in excess of 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Greensburg, Adams, Milford, Westport, St. Paul, Millhousen, Letts, Sandusky, Burney, Newpoint, Clarksburg and Lake Santee. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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