Flood Advisory — Jay 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 12 at 5:13AM EDT until August 12 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana, including the following counties, Blackford, Grant, Huntington, Jay and Wells. * WHEN...Until 815 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 513 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marion, Hartford City, Gas City, Upland, Dunkirk, Albany, Montpelier, Redkey, Van Buren, Pennville, Matthews, Center, Warren, Shamrock Lakes, Roll, Mcnatts, Keystone, Trenton, Mill Grove and Mount Zion. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 12, 2026 at 5:13 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Northern Indiana
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 8:15 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Jay 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 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Jay County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Wells County, Grant County, Huntington County, Blackford County.