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Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Wednesday August 12th, 2026 :: 02:55 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 05:45AM Wednesday

FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Fayette County in east central Indiana... Southwestern Wayne County in east central Indiana... Northwestern Franklin County in southeastern Indiana...

* Until 545 AM EDT.

* At 254 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Connersville, Cambridge City, Dublin, Glenwood, Waterloo, Blooming Grove, Columbia, Metamora, Bunker Hill, Laurel, Milton, East Germantown, Mount Auburn, Mettel Field, Nulltown, Beesons, Alpine, Bentonville and Everton.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FAYETTE, IN ... FRANKLIN, IN ... WAYNE, IN

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Address/Location
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
401 E Main St
Richmond, IN 47374

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-973-9399

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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:
Flash Flood Warning

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