Indiana Severe Flood Warning | Effective 08/13/2026 13:18

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued August 13 at 4:18PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 13, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 4:30am
Description: 
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following creek in Indiana... Fall Creek near Fortville. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following river in Indiana... Flatrock River at Saint Paul. .Copious rainfall over the past two days, along with another round of storms moving into the area now, is bringing significant flooding to central Indiana. This includes flooding on Fall Creek and Flatrock River. Please keep abreast of updated river forecasts and warnings. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Flatrock River at Saint Paul. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Significant flooding in progress along the Flatrock River. Local river roads are flooded with possibly a few residential areas affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:45 PM EDT Thursday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 11.0 feet late this evening. It will then fall late tomorrow morning. It will rise to 9.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Friday morning by around 730 AM EDT.
Area Description: 
Decatur, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov