JACKSON, IN; Jennings, IN; Washington, IN — ...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...
Muscatatuck River at Vernon.
.Heavy rainfall of 2 to 2.5 inches yesterday evening and overnight will bring minor flooding to the Muscatatuck River in and near the Vernon area. Once the river at Vernon reaches crest it will quickly fall with no additional appreciable rainfall expected today.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Muscatatuck River at Vernon.
* WHEN...F
Flooding in Jackson, IN; Jennings, IN; Washington, 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS