The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Clinton County, Western Howard County and Southern Carroll County in north central Indiana. Fountain County, Parke County, Tippecanoe County, Vermillion County and Warren County in west central Indiana… * Until 12pm EDT. *
At 806 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
.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… Lafayette, Kokomo, Frankfort, West Lafayette, Covington, Rockville, Veedersburg, Williamsport, Newport, Attica, Flora, Rossville, Shadeland, Dayton, Battle Ground, Mulberry, Cayuga, Russiaville, Montezuma and Kirklin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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.