Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 12:35PM EDT until May 20 at 7:24AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Youngs Creek at Amity.
Eel River at Bowling Green.
.Rainfall amounts of two to nearly four inches over much of central
and southern Indiana yesterday has brought minor flooding to Youngs
Creek at Amity and the Eel River at Bowling Green. These sites are
forecast to go back below flood stage tonight however additional
rainfall is expected this afternoon and overnight that could bring
flooding back. Please stay tuned to the the latest updates and
forecast for your area.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Youngs Creek at Amity.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Youngs Creek at flood stage. Most low
areas along creek are flooded. Approaches to CR 400S bridge over
Youngs Creek begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 8.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.8
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Johnson, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov