Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 7:35PM EDT until May 19 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Brown County in south central Indiana...
Northwestern Lawrence County in south central Indiana...
Southern Monroe County in south central Indiana...
East Central Greene County in southwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bloomington, Nashville, Monroe Reservoir, Smithville, Fairfax
State Recreation Area, Woodville Hills, Harrodsburg,
Yellowwood Lake and Gnaw Bone.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Brown, IN; Greene, IN; Lawrence, IN; Monroe, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: