Flash Flood Warning — Newton County, Indiana
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 11:03AM CDT until August 12 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
At 1103 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour. A rain gauge near Roselawn recently reported 2.9 inches in just under 1 hour. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor drainage areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cedar Lake, Lowell, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield, Lake Village, Roselawn, Kouts, Lake Dalecarlia, Shelby, Hanging Grove, Schneider, Stoutsburg, Fair Oaks, Thayer, Parr, Boone Grove, Sumava Resorts and Baileys Corner.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Chicago IL
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Also In Effect For
This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Newton County, Indiana?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash 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 2:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Newton County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Newton County, Indiana as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Jasper County, Porter County, Lake County.