Flood Warning in Effect for Bartholomew IN, Henry IN, Rush IN and Shelby IN Until Saturday Morning
The National Weather Service Indianapolis IN flood warning record covers four central Indiana counties — Bartholomew IN, Henry IN, Rush IN and Shelby IN — and runs until 11:30 AM EDT Saturday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 15, 2026, 5:29 p.m. ET
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Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 p.m. ET
National Weather Service Issues Flood Warning for Four Central Indiana Counties
The National Weather Service Indianapolis IN has issued a flood warning for Bartholomew, Rush, and Shelby counties in central Indiana, as well as Henry County in east central Indiana. According to official records from the agency, the warning began at 11:35 PM EDT on August 14, 2026, and expires at 11:30 AM EDT on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Excessive rainfall has caused ongoing flooding, with streams continuing to rise from earlier rainfall runoff. Official records state that flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
The agency advises people to turn around rather than drive through flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The record also cautions drivers to be especially careful at night, when flood hazards are more difficult to recognize.
Aug 15, 2026, 5:42 p.m. ET
National Weather Service Warns of Imminent Flooding and Rising Streams in Four Indiana Counties
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone low-lying locations is imminent or occurring as streams continue to rise, according to official statements from the National Weather Service office in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Flood Warning affects Bartholomew, Rush, and Shelby counties in central Indiana, alongside Henry County in east central Indiana. The warning began at 11:35 PM EDT on August 14, 2026, and expires at 11:30 AM EDT on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The National Weather Service advises drivers to turn around rather than drive through flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Official statements also urge motorists to exercise special caution at night, when flooding hazards are significantly harder to see.
Aug 15, 2026, 5:29 p.m. ETFirst report
Developing Flood Warning Active for Four Central Indiana Counties
In a developing situation, a Flood Warning remains active for Bartholomew, Henry, Rush, and Shelby counties in Indiana. Official documentation from the National Weather Service Indianapolis IN indicates the warning began at 11:35 PM EDT on August 14, 2026, and is set to expire at 11:30 AM EDT on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues across the area. Official bulletins note that streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall, making the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations imminent or actively occurring.
The issuing office advises individuals encountering flooded roads to turn around, don't drown, emphasizing that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Officials urge extra caution at night when recognizing the dangers of flooding is more difficult.
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