Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 6:26PM EDT until July 17 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Jackson County in south central Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kurtz, Freetown and Norman.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Jackson, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: