Flood Warning Issued for Shelby County, Indiana Through Thursday Morning
A Flood Warning is in effect for central Shelby County until 7:30 AM EST Thursday as heavy rainfall from thunderstorms triggers flooding in low-lying areas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for central Shelby County in Indiana. The alert was issued at 1:28 AM EST on March 5 and remains in effect until 7:30 AM EST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers central Shelby County. Locations expected to experience flooding include Shelbyville and Marietta.
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. Drivers should exercise extreme caution at night when flood hazards are more difficult to recognize. Avoid flooded areas and move to higher ground if necessary.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is imminent or occurring in rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone low-lying locations. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicate that between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen due to recent thunderstorms. This follows multiple inches of rainfall from the previous day, leading to saturated conditions and ongoing flooding.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 7:30 AM EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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