Flood Warning — Ripley 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 7:06PM EDT until August 13 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Dearborn County in southeastern Indiana... Southern Franklin County in southeastern Indiana... Ripley County in southeastern Indiana... Northwestern Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 706 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Batesville, Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Sunman, Holton, Napoleon, Versailles Lake, Otter Village, Olean, Benham, New Marion, Ballstown, Rexville, Cross Plains, Friendship, Penntown and Interstate 74 at State Route 101.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
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. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Ripley 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Ripley County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Switzerland County.