Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 10:51PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 7:51pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...
Mill Creek near Cataract.
.Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen across central Indiana
as of early Wednesday morning. Up to 2 inches have fallen in
south-central Indiana. This has led creeks to rise above flood stage
and rivers will follow in the coming days. Additional rain is in the
forecast over the next several days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Mill Creek near Cataract.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.6 feet, Near major flooding along Mill Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 PM EST Wednesday was 16.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.7
feet tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 200
PM EST.
Area Description:
Owen, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov