Flood Advisory — Washington 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 13 at 4:30AM EDT until August 13 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Orange County in south central Indiana... Northwestern Washington County in south central Indiana... * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 430 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Salem, Campbellsburg, Saltillo, Prowsville, Smedley, Hitchcock, Rush Creek Valley, Claysville and Mckinley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 13, 2026 at 4:30 AM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Louisville KY
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Washington 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Washington County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Orange County.