Flood Advisory — Wayne 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 2:04AM EDT until August 12 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Fayette County in east central Indiana... Southwestern Wayne County in east central Indiana... Northwestern Franklin County in southeastern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 500 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 204 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Connersville, Cambridge City, Dublin, Glenwood, Waterloo, Blooming Grove, Columbia, Metamora, Bunker Hill, Laurel, Milton, East Germantown, Mount Auburn, Mettel Field, Nulltown, Beesons, Alpine, Bentonville and Everton.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Last Checked
24 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Wayne 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 (24 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Wayne County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Franklin County, Fayette County.