The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Clay County in west central Indiana and Owen County in west central Indiana, until 100 PM EDT today (Thursday, July 13) * At 956 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area....with estimates of up to 1.5 inches of rainfall since 845 am EDT. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. * Some locations that will experience flooding include... Spencer, Clay City, Gosport, Center Point, Patricksburg, Cory, Saline City, Bowling Green, Quincy, McCormicks Creek State Park,Cagles Mill Lake and Devore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots. A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
