{"id":22580,"date":"2026-03-04T11:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=22580"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:24:23","slug":"flood-watch-issued-rain-train-targeting-central-and-southern-indiana-13weather-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=22580","title":{"rendered":"Flood Watch issued: \u201cRain Train\u201d targeting central and southern Indiana | 13Weather Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<br \/>A zone of steady, heavy rain hits areas near and south of I-70 between now and Wednesday morning, with areas of flooding expected.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\nINDIANAPOLIS \u2014 A Flood Watch has been issued for much of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wthr.com\/article\/weather\/forecast\/indianapolis-forecast-central-indiana-wthr-live-doppler-13\/531-4a93aa91-3df7-44aa-85b9-d0b1a39686f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">central and southern Indiana<\/a> as the tracks of a \u201crain train\u201d set up across the state. This persistent conveyor belt of steady \u2014 and at times heavy \u2014 rainfall will continue through Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_photo\">\n<div data-module=\"photo\" class=\"photo\">\n<div class=\"photo__image\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforcer\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforced\">\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/f80392b1-62d5-4b9a-9bd3-37af462dad88_1140x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_photo\">\n<div data-module=\"photo\" class=\"photo\">\n<div class=\"photo__image\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforcer\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforced\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__placeholder\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d063fda6-19c7-43b4-96a9-27e4e19dcf78_16x9.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d063fda6-19c7-43b4-96a9-27e4e19dcf78_1140x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\nThe Flood Watch spans from the I-70 corridor south to just north of the Ohio River. Within this zone, rainfall totals exceeding <strong>1.5 inches<\/strong> are possible, which may lead to:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Street flooding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Rapid rises on creeks and streams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ponding of water on roadways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Reduced visibility overnight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>If you\u2019re traveling overnight or early Wednesday, <strong>use extreme caution.<\/strong> Water-covered roads can be difficult to see in heavy rain and low light conditions. Remember: <em>Turn around, don\u2019t drown.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_photo\">\n<div data-module=\"photo\" class=\"photo\">\n<div class=\"photo__image\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforcer\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforced\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__placeholder\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d99cbf09-1112-423a-9bdd-497708838802_16x9.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d99cbf09-1112-423a-9bdd-497708838802_1140x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_photo\">\n<div data-module=\"photo\" class=\"photo\">\n<div class=\"photo__image\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforcer\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforced\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__placeholder\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/b22c920e-fd24-4503-bcc3-7c3c369e9d0c_16x9.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/b22c920e-fd24-4503-bcc3-7c3c369e9d0c_1140x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&#013;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"isPasted\">Severe storm risk south late Wednesday<\/h2>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\nBy later Wednesday into Wednesday night, some thunderstorms could re-emerge \u2014 especially across south-central Indiana. A few of those storms may become severe.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>Primary threats if storms strengthen are:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>Again, flooding remains the higher-end concern area-wide.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_photo\">\n<div data-module=\"photo\" class=\"photo\">\n<div class=\"photo__image\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforcer\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforced\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__placeholder\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/afcef563-c202-4a9b-8230-efd4407c650f_16x9.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/afcef563-c202-4a9b-8230-efd4407c650f_1140x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&#013;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"isPasted\">Thursday: Gradual improvement<\/h2>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\nForecast modeling suggests rain coverage will diminish Thursday afternoon. However:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>Even as steadier rain ends, low clouds and damp conditions may hang on for part of the day.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_photo\">\n<div data-module=\"photo\" class=\"photo\">\n<div class=\"photo__image\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforcer\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforced\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__placeholder\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/efbc1b3a-4b70-4486-bbc7-5d70ff23034d_16x9.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/efbc1b3a-4b70-4486-bbc7-5d70ff23034d_1140x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&#013;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"isPasted\">Friday: Warmer with spotty storms<\/h2>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\nRain and thunderstorm coverage Friday drops to about <strong>30\u201340%<\/strong>. With less widespread rain and entry into the \u201cwarm sector,\u201d temperatures will soar into the <strong>mid-70s<\/strong> \u2014 a noticeable warmup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_photo\">\n<div data-module=\"photo\" class=\"photo\">\n<div class=\"photo__image\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforcer\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforced\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__placeholder\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/b2018549-2861-48f8-a120-32e72067876c_16x9.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/b2018549-2861-48f8-a120-32e72067876c_1140x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&#013;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"isPasted\">Soggy Saturday to sunny Sunday<\/h2>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\nAnother round of potentially widespread rain and storms arrives Saturday along an approaching cool front. That front is expected to clear the state by Sunday morning.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>The payoff?<br \/>\u2600\ufe0f Sunshine<br \/>\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f Pleasant temperatures<br \/>\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f Drier air<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>A beautiful finish to the weekend appears likely.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#013;<\/p>\n<h2>Stay Weather Aware<\/h2>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>This is an evolving forecast with multiple rounds of rain and storm chances. Be sure to:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Monitor rainfall totals in your area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Never drive through flooded roadways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check for updated alerts before traveling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_text utility__text\">\n<p>Stay Weather Aware, and check back with <strong>WTHR-TV<\/strong> for the latest forecast updates.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article__section article__section_type_photo\">\n<div data-module=\"photo\" class=\"photo\">\n<div class=\"photo__image\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforcer\">\n<div class=\"photo__ratio-enforced\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__placeholder\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/f39ad2b6-6e5c-4ebd-a0dd-83fb6e2ddd5a_16x9.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/f39ad2b6-6e5c-4ebd-a0dd-83fb6e2ddd5a_1140x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wthr.com\/article\/weather\/weather-blog\/flood-watch-issued-rain-train-targeting-central-southern-indiana-13weather-blog-sean-ash\/531-fd1be3da-42a5-4436-8ad7-0bca37d04d44\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A zone of steady, heavy rain hits areas near and south of I-70 between now and Wednesday morning, with areas of flooding expected. INDIANAPOLIS \u2014 A Flood Watch has been issued for much of central and southern Indiana as the tracks of a \u201crain train\u201d set up across the state. 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