Flood Advisory — Hancock County, Indiana
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 5:49PM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Hancock County in central Indiana... Marion County in central Indiana... Rush County in central Indiana... Shelby County in central Indiana... Southern Henry County in east central Indiana... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 549 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Lawrence, Greenfield, New Castle, Beech Grove, Speedway, Rushville, Southport, Cumberland, McCordsville, Knightstown, New Palestine, Meridian Hills, Warren Park, Morristown, Carthage, Spiceland, Shirley and Homecroft. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 11, 2026 at 5:49 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Indianapolis IN
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 8:00 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.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Hancock County, Indiana?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Hancock County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Marion County, Shelby County, Rush County.