The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for counties in our area including Western Bartholomew, Northwestern Jackson, southern Shelby and Brown counties until 5:15 p.m.
Other affected counties include southern Monroe, Southeastern Greene, Martin, Northeastern Daviess and Lawrence counties.
At 2:17 p.m., heavy rain was falling across the area. One to two inches of rain has already fallen and FLASH FLOODING is expected to begin shortly.
The warning affects cities and towns including Blooomington, Columbus, Nashville, Edinburgh, Flat Rock, Clifford, Freetown and Taylorsville. This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 65 and 83.
The weather service warns that if you encounter high water on the road turn around and don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
Again the National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for counties in our area including Western Bartholomew, Northwestern Jackson, southern Shelby and Brown counties until 5:15 p.m.