Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:44PM EDT until May 28 at 2:19PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following creek and location in Indiana...
Youngs Creek at Amity.
.Scattered showers and thunderstorms today, some heavy and producing
more than 2 inches of rainfall, have brought Youngs Creek into flood
on Youngs Creek in Johnson County. Some low lying roads may begin
to flood this evening. Use caution traveling in this area tonight.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Youngs Creek at Amity.
* WHEN...From this evening to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Johnson County Roads 350 S and 400 S west
of US 31 are closed by flood waters. Upstream in Youngs Creek
watershed, flooding of city of Franklin parks with flood waters
possibly 3 feet deep in some areas. CR 200 N at CR 75 W on
northwest side of Franklin and CR 250 S west of US 31 closed by
high water. Amity ditch is out of its banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 7.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.4
feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued Thursday morning by around 1045
AM EDT.
Area Description:
Johnson, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: