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Decatur County Emergency Management
Friday March 3rd, 2023 :: 11:19 a.m. EST

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FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR DECATUR COUNTY.

.FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR DECATUR COUNTY.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Indiana and southeast Indiana,
including the following counties, in central Indiana, Bartholomew,
Decatur, Hancock, Rush and Shelby. In southeast Indiana, Jennings.

* WHEN...Until 5:00 PM EST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1114 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Indianapolis, Columbus, Shelbyville, Lawrence, Greenfield,
Greensburg, North Vernon, Rushville, Vernon, Adams,
Cumberland, McCordsville, Edinburgh, Fortville, Knightstown,
Hope, New Palestine, Flat Rock, Milford and Westport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Instructions:

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Decatur County Emergency Management
315 South Ireland Street
Greensburg, IN 47240

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-663-8125

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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