Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 1 at 11:01PM EDT until August 2 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 8:01pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Benton County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 130 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and
streets may be flooded. Slow-moving or standing water may continue.
High water may recede slowly from flooded areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1057 PM EDT, the public reported that roads and yards in and
near Otterbein were flooded after earlier heavy rainfall. Up to
5.5 inches of rain have fallen since 400 PM EDT.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Otterbein.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be
occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should
take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
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.
Area Description:
Benton, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov