Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: New Castle IN

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
317 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

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Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-
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Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
317 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.

Flooding will continue across mainly eastern portions of central
Indiana. Some portions of the Upper White River and Big Blue River
may reach major flood stage.

Strong to severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening
with damaging winds as the main threat. Flash flooding then looks
likely through the overnight, mainly across the I-74 corridor.

Heavy Rain is possible along and north of the I-74 corridor tonight.
This may result in flooding and flash flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Heavy Rain is possible along and north of the I-74 corridor on Friday.
This may result in flooding and flash flooding.

Thunderstorms will be possible at times through the weekend along
with continued river flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to remain vigilant this week as multiple rounds
of severe storms will be possible. Report incidents of Flooding. Do
not enter flooded areas.

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More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
219 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

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Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-
Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-
Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Farmersburg, Greenfield, Lafayette,
Bedford, Greencastle, Franklin, Tipton, Mitchell, Martinsville,
New Castle, Bloomfield, Seymour, Worthington, Danville, Carmel,
Kokomo, Zionsville, Winchester, Delphi, Attica, Union City,
Farmland, Parker City, Columbus, Shelburn, Nashville, Spencer,
Mooresville, Rosedale, Lebanon, Brownsburg, West Lebanon,
Shelbyville, Jasonville, Muncie, Brazil, Carlisle, Linton,
Covington, Gosport, Fishers, North Vernon, Flora, Terre Haute,
Anderson, Frankfort, Veedersburg, Plainfield, Montezuma,
Bloomington, Clinton, Rushville, Loogootee, Noblesville, West
Lafayette, Indianapolis, Fairview Park, Rockville, Williamsport,
Greenwood, Sullivan, Shoals, Greensburg, and Crawfordsville
219 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south
  central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana, including
  the following counties, in central Indiana, Bartholomew, Boone,
  Clinton, Decatur, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Howard, Johnson,
  Madison, Marion, Morgan, Rush, Shelby and Tipton. In east central
  Indiana, Delaware, Henry and Randolph. In north central Indiana,
  Carroll. In south central Indiana, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence and
  Monroe. In southeast Indiana, Jennings. In southwest Indiana,
  Greene, Martin and Sullivan. In west central Indiana, Clay,
  Fountain, Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Tippecanoe, Vermillion,
  Vigo and Warren.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Flooding is ongoing. More rain is expected through Friday
    Night.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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JP




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following waterways in
Indiana...

  Flatrock River at Saint Paul.

  Wildcat Creek at Kokomo and near Jerome.

  Mississinewa River near Ridgeville.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following waterways in
Indiana...

  Big Blue River at Carthage.

  Fall Creek near Fortville.

  Driftwood River near Edinburgh.

.Copious rainfall over the past two days along with yet another
round of storms coming today is bringing significant flooding to
central Indiana.  This includes tributaries into the main stem
rivers, including Flatrock River, Wildcat Creek, Mississinewa River,
Big Blue River, Fall Creek, and Driftwood River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 430 AM
EDT.

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117 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Big Blue River at Carthage.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, A serious flood in progress. Many local
  roads are impassable. Some evacuations occur in southern parts of
  Carthage, extreme southern sections of Knightstown, eastern
  Raysville and rural areas of northwest Rush County. Used auto
  parts yard in Carthage is extensively flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:30 PM EDT Thursday was 12.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    just after midnight tonight and continue falling and remain
    below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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