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Rush County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday August 9th, 2023 :: 11:59 a.m. EDT

Community

Flood Watch until 04:00AM Thursday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High moisture content in combination with the potential for a narrow corridor of thunderstorms along a developing boundary may lead to prolonged heavy rainfall. Widespread totals of 1-2 inches along with isolated totals in excess of 3 inches are possible in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: WARREN ... TIPPECANOE ... CLINTON ... FOUNTAIN ... MONTGOMERY ... BOONE ... HAMILTON ... VERMILLION ... PARKE ... PUTNAM ... HENDRICKS ... MARION ... HANCOCK ... 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 prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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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