Flood Warning Issued for Mississinewa River in Delaware and Randolph Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for the Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. This alert indicates that minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue through the overnight hours. The warning was issued on March 5 at 4:23 PM EST.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic regions impacted by this warning include:

• Delaware County, IN
• Randolph County, IN
• Specific focus on the Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area should take the following precautions:

• Do not drive through flooded areas: Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
• Respect Barricades: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades.
• Monitor Conditions: Stay tuned for further updates; the next statement is expected to be issued by approximately 1:00 AM EST tonight.

Expected Conditions

As of 4:00 PM EST on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 10.1 feet, which is slightly above the flood stage of 10.0 feet.

• Forecast Crest: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet late this evening.
• Impacts: At a stage of 11.5 feet, water reaches the shoulder and edge of SR 1 south of the junction with SR 28 in western Randolph County.
• Severity: Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.

Timeline

• Effective Date: March 5, 2026, at 4:23 PM EST
• Forecast Duration: The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
• Expiration: The warning remains in effect until March 6, 2026, at 7:27 AM EST.