Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 4:50AM EDT until August 20 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:50am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Orange County in south central Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 745 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 450 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Paoli, French Lick, Orangeville, West Baden Springs, Abydel,
Prospect, Braxtons Siding, Woodlawn Grove and French Lick
Municipal Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Area Description:
Orange, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov