Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 27 at 6:25AM EDT until March 28 at 8:24AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 3:25am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
.Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have led to a rapid rise on the
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Significant flooding of Mississinewa River
in northern Randolph County. Water is likely on SR 1 just south of
SR 28. West CR 825 N east of SR 1 and West River Road west of SR 1
and possibly other county roads are flooded. Little League field
in Ridgeville is flooded. Noticeable agricultural flooding in
progress.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 AM EDT Friday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 this evening by around 930 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Delaware, IN; Randolph, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov