FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR DECATUR COUNTY.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* 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
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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
Decatur County Emergency Management
315 South Ireland Street
Greensburg, IN 47240
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-663-8125
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