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Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Wednesday August 12th, 2026 :: 08:58 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 12:15PM

FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Fayette County in east central Indiana... Union County in east central Indiana... Wayne County in east central Indiana...

* Until 1215 PM EDT.

* At 858 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in the warned area, with numerous flooded roads. Between 3.5 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Richmond, Centerville, Liberty, Hagerstown, Fountain City, Franklin, Salem, Abington, Brownsville, Greens Fork, Spring Grove, Economy, Philomath, Interstate 70 at Exit 145, Clifton, Jacksonburg, Springersville, Williamsburg, Whitewater State Park and Alquina.

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

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. To report flash flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

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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