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Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Monday February 21st, 2022 :: 01:34 p.m. EST

Alert

Flood Watch until 06:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, with locally higher amounts, will be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Indiana and Ohio, including the following counties, in Indiana, Fayette IN, Franklin IN, Union IN and Wayne. In Ohio, Butler, Clark, Greene, Montgomery and Preble.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EST Tuesday through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WAYNE ... FAYETTE ... UNION ... FRANKLIN ... CLARK ... PREBLE ... MONTGOMERY ... GREENE ... BUTLER

Instructions:

People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone to flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings.

Address/Location
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
401 E Main St
Richmond, IN 47374

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-973-9399

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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