RIPLEY, IN — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The following county, in southeast Indiana, Ripley.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 239 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional significant rainfall is expected. - Several roads in the Friendship a
Flooding in Ripley, 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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