Flash Flood Warning Issued for Fayette, Union, and Franklin Counties in Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington OH has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of east central and southeastern Indiana. The alert was issued after local law enforcement reported active flash flooding within the warned area.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following regions:

• Southern Fayette County in east central Indiana
• Southern Union County in east central Indiana
• Northern Franklin County in southeastern Indiana

Specific locations that may experience flash flooding include Brookville, West College Corner, Oldenburg, Lake Santee, Blooming Grove, Columbia, Metamora, Laurel, Everton, Alpine, Peppertown, Nulltown, Mounds State Recreation Area, Buena Vista, Hamburg, Andersonville, Billingsville, Charlottesville, and Mixersville.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. It is important to be especially cautious at night when the dangers of flooding are harder to recognize. To report flash flooding, visit the NWS website at weather.gov/iln or submit reports via social media when it is safe to do so.

Expected Conditions

The flooding is caused by heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. Law enforcement reports indicate that between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. Expected impacts include the flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:00 AM EST on March 5, 2026.