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Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Wednesday August 12th, 2026 :: 03:11 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 07:15PM

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 715 PM EDT.

* At 310 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Numerous flooded roads across the warned area, with up to 5 feet of water in Cambridge City. Between 3.5 and 6.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible. FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Brownsville and surrounding areas. . This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Richmond, Centerville, Liberty, Hagerstown, Fountain City, West College Corner, Franklin, Salem, Abington, Brownsville, Greens Fork, Spring Grove, Bethel, Economy, Boston, Whitewater, Interstate 70 at Exit 145, Philomath, Clifton and Richmond Municipal Airport.

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

Instructions:

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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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