Flood Warning — Fountain 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 11:29AM EDT until August 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Tippecanoe River at Oakdale Dam at Lake Freeman near Yeoman. Tippecanoe River near Delphi. Wabash River at Lafayette. .Heavy rainfall across northern and central Indiana will make its way into the Tippecanoe and Wabash Rivers and bring minor lowland flooding along those rivers. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches through Friday morning in the upper parts of those basins was included in the forecast, so any deviations from that could change the crests and amount of time in flood. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Lafayette. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water may approach a couple low county roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 12.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fa
Effective August 12, 2026 at 11:29 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Indianapolis IN
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1000 PM EDT.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Fountain 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Fountain County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Parke County, Vermillion County, Warren County.