Alert
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR DECATUR COUNTY.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * 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 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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