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Rush County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 :: 03:34 p.m. EDT

Community

Flood Watch until 08:00AM Saturday

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Indiana, along and south of I-70.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches between Thursday evening and Saturday morning can be expected within most of the watch area. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas that receive training thunderstorms. Greatest concern for high rain rates and therefor flooding will be Thursday and Friday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: PUTNAM ... HENDRICKS ... MARION ... HANCOCK ... HENRY ... VIGO ... CLAY ... OWEN ... MORGAN ... JOHNSON ... SHELBY ... RUSH ... SULLIVAN ... GREENE ... MONROE ... BROWN ... BARTHOLOMEW ... DECATUR ... KNOX ... DAVIESS ... MARTIN ... LAWRENCE ... JACKSON ... JENNINGS

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Address/Location
Rush County Sheriff's Office
131 E 1st St
Rushville, IN 46173

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-932-2931

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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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