Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 10:54AM EDT until August 13 at 10:02AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 7:54am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
.Heavy rainfall of three to well over six inches overnight, and
continued rainfall today and tonight, will bring considerable
flooding to area waterways, including the Mississinewa River.
Significant flooding is expected in the Ridgeville area.
As of late morning Wednesday, the rise on the river at Ridgeville
was beginning and currently below flood stage. The rise is expected
to be rapid today. Stay weather aware!.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late 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 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 12.9 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Prepare now for rising water to come.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 200 AM
EDT.
Area Description:
Delaware, IN; Randolph, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov