Flood Warning — Fayette County, Indiana
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 9:43AM EDT until August 14 at 11:31AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers... West Fork of Whitewater River at Alpine. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln. * WHERE...West Fork of Whitewater River at Alpine. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, This stage will exceed the FEMA 1 percent flood. Flooding occurs along the river in southern Fayette and northern Franklin Counties, including in Alpine, Nulltown and Laurel. In Connersville, homes between Dora Avenue and the river on the east side of Connersville flood, as well as along Grand Avenue on the south side. Structures flooded in Laurel are mainly along and east of North Franklin Street, with homes south of Commerce Street also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Frid
Effective August 12, 2026 at 9:43 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Fayette County, Indiana?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET.
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Franklin County.