A flood watch is in place.

Rain from now through Saturday. And no, winter is not over yet. One more snow storm is possible.




Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
333 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2023

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Including the cities of Greensburg, Brazil, Rushville, Carlisle,
Indianapolis, Mooresville, New Castle, Spencer, Jasonville,
Mitchell, Farmersburg, Greenfield, North Vernon, Martinsville,
Loogootee, Bloomfield, Vincennes, Bloomington, Shelbyville,
Danville, Nashville, Greencastle, Columbus, Seymour, Shelburn,
Franklin, Gosport, Bedford, Linton, Terre Haute, Sullivan,
Plainfield, Shoals, Brownsburg, Worthington, Washington, and
Greenwood
333 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Indiana, along and
  south of I-70.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street
  flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Be
  especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
  dangers of flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches between Thursday
    evening and Saturday morning can be expected within most of
    the watch area. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas
    that receive training thunderstorms. Greatest concern for
    high rain rates and therefor flooding will be Thursday and
    Friday night.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.


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