Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS Indianapolis IN
AREA: Jackson, IN
SENT: 2026-07-17T18:26:00-04:00

Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 6:26PM EDT until July 17 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Northwestern Jackson County in south central Indiana…

* WHEN…Until 930 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Kurtz, Freetown and Norman.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-17T21:30:00-04:00