Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 19 at 12:54AM EDT until May 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 9:54pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1254 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is in progress and will
continue for the next hour.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Blue River, New Pekin, Borden, Carwood, Blue Lick, Wilson,
Chestnut Hill, Daisy Hill, Starlight and Bennettsville.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely and have them relay your report to the National
Weather Service in Louisville.
Area Description:
Clark, IN; Washington, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov