Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 27 at 9:23PM EDT until March 28 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
.Rainfall of 1.50 to 2.50 inches fell in the vicinity of the
Mississinewa River late Thursday and Thursday night, producing
moderate flooding at Ridgeville. The river crested at about 13.18
feet Friday afternoon and is now slowly falling. Flooding is
predicted to come to an end by late Saturday morning. Dry weather
is expected until Monday night.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Significant flooding of Mississinewa River
in northern Randolph County. Water is likely on SR 1 just south of
SR 28. West CR 825 N east of SR 1 and West River Road west of SR 1
and possibly other county roads are flooded. Little League field
in Ridgeville is flooded. Noticeable agricultural flooding in
progress.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Friday was 13.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Saturday afternoon by around 300
PM EDT.
Area Description:
Delaware, IN; Randolph, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: