Flash Flood Warning — Wells 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 1:22PM EDT until August 12 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
At 121 PM EDT /1221 PM CDT/, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain from Royal Center to near Grissom Air Reserve Base. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Marion, Logansport, Peru, Wabash, Bluffton, Portland, Hartford City, Rochester, Gas City, Upland, Knox, Fairmount, Winamac, Dunkirk, Grissom Afb, Albany, Montpelier, North Judson, Jonesboro and Culver. The heaviest rainfall will be ending over the warning area through 3 pm EDT, but runoff will continue to pose a threat of flash flooding.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Northern Indiana
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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 Wells 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 3:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Wells County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Fulton County, White County, Blackford County, Grant County, Huntington County, Pulaski County, Starke County, Miami County, La Porte County, Marshall County, Wabash County, Jay County, Adams County, Cass County.