Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:38PM EDT until May 21 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
Youngs Creek at Amity.
.Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days
combined with light to moderate rainfall today has produced minor
lowland flooding in the Amity area along Youngs Creek. Flooding is
expected to continue into Thursday afternoon.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Youngs Creek at Amity.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Johnson County Roads 350 S and 400 S west
of US 31 are closed by flood waters. Upstream in Youngs Creek
watershed, flooding of city of Franklin parks with flood waters
possibly 3 feet deep in some areas. CR 200 N at CR 75 W on
northwest side of Franklin and CR 250 S west of US 31 closed by
high water. Amity ditch is out of its banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 8.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.1
feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 200
PM EDT.
Area Description:
Johnson, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: