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weather NWS severe Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN June 18, 2026 at 7:22 AM

Flash Flood Warning

FFWIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Jackson County in south central Indiana... Southern Lawrence County in south central Indiana...

* Until 600 AM EDT.

* At 322 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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Flooding in Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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