Flood Warning Issued for Central Indiana Counties Including Shelby and Rush Through Thursday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for portions of central Indiana. The alert was issued at 2:09 PM EST on March 5, 2026, and remains in effect as flooding caused by excessive rainfall is imminent or occurring across the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several counties and specific geographic zones in central Indiana, including:

• Counties: Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Henry, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby.
• Specific Regions: Northwestern Bartholomew, Northwestern Decatur, Southeastern Johnson, Rush County, Central Shelby, South Central Henry, and Northeastern Brown County.
• Impacted Locations: Shelbyville, Rushville, Nashville, Edinburgh, Princes Lakes, St. Paul, Waldron, Manilla, Marietta, Moscow, Arlington, Mays, Peoga, and Spearsville.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warned area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoid flood-prone areas: Stay away from rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying locations where flooding is occurring.
• Monitor conditions: Stay tuned to local weather updates for changes in the situation.

Expected Conditions

Heavy rain that began on Tuesday has resulted in significant accumulation, with recorded totals between 3.5 and 5.75 inches in the warned area. While no additional rainfall is expected this evening, existing flooding impacts will continue. Hazards include the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.