Flood Warning — Hancock 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 10:30PM EDT until August 13 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Hancock County in central Indiana... * WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1028 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms Wednesday. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Indianapolis, Lawrence, Greenfield, Cumberland, McCordsville, Fortville, New Palestine, Shirley, Wilkinson and Spring Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Indianapolis IN
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Hancock 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 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.
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