Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 18 at 10:01PM EDT until May 19 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Greene County in southwestern Indiana...
Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana...
Clay County in west central Indiana...
Northwestern Owen County in west central Indiana...
Putnam County in west central Indiana...
Vigo County in west central Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not
be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1000 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported heavy rain in
the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Terre Haute, Greencastle, Brazil, Sullivan, West Terre Haute,
Jasonville, Cloverdale, Shelburn, Prairieton, Prairie Creek,
Farmersburg, Seelyville, Roachdale, Dugger, Knightsville,
Clay City, Hymera, Bainbridge, Fairbanks and Carlisle.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Clay, IN; Greene, IN; Owen, IN; Putnam, IN; Sullivan, IN; Vigo, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
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