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Madison County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency
Wednesday August 19th, 2026 :: 10:24 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 02:00AM Thursday

FFWIND The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Madison County in central Indiana... Southeastern Tipton County in central Indiana...

* Until 200 AM EDT.

* At 1023 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms have produced heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen....especially near Frankton. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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 will experience flash flooding include... Anderson, Elwood, Alexandria, Tipton, Frankton and Orestes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MADISON, IN ... TIPTON, IN

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Madison County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency
200 N Delaware St
Anderson, IN 46016

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-635-2017

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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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