Monroe County Emergency Management - Indiana

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The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency serves the citizens of Monroe County, Indiana, through promoting emergency preparedness, coordinating response/recovery efforts after a disaster, and building partnerships.

- Above-normal temperatures are expected today in the upper 70s to mid 80s. - Dry weather expected today through the mid...
05/28/2026

- Above-normal temperatures are expected today in the upper 70s to mid 80s.

- Dry weather expected today through the middle of next week, with near-normal to above-normal temperatures.

Heavy Rain Possible Today- Scattered showers and storms will be around at times today.- Locally heavy rainfall and resul...
05/27/2026

Heavy Rain Possible Today

- Scattered showers and storms will be around at times today.

- Locally heavy rainfall and resultant localized flooding are possible today.

- Above normal temperatures expected through Thursday.

- Mainly dry weather expected from Thursday onward.

05/27/2026

Roadways that are Closed due to Flooding:

Current as of 5/27/26 at 8:10 AM

- Friendship Rd (between SR 46 & End of County Maintenance)
- Gross Rd (near Friendship Rd)
- Lampkins Ridge Rd (intersection of Friendship Rd)
- McGowan Rd (between Kent and Eldridge Rd)
- Stipp Rd (at Cartop SRA)

Avoid these roadways until further notice!

Rain Possible Today and Wednesday - Rain chances increase this afternoon into tonight with additional showers and storms...
05/26/2026

Rain Possible Today and Wednesday

- Rain chances increase this afternoon into tonight with additional showers and storms possible on Wednesday.

- Localized flash flooding is possible tonight through Wednesday.

- Mainly dry weather is expected from Thursday onward.

- Above-normal temperatures are expected through Thursday.

05/22/2026

Roadways that are Closed due to Flooding:

Current as of 5/22/26 at 2:25 PM

- Bottom Rd (between Maple Grove Rd & Lawson Rd)
- Bottom Rd (between Mt Pleasant Rd & Prather Rd)
- Bottom Rd (between Mt Tabor Rd & Liberty Hollow Rd)
- Brummetts Creek Rd (between Fleener Rd & Brock Rd)
- Friendship Rd (between SR 46 & End of County Maintenance)
- Gross Rd (near Friendship Rd)
- Lampkins Ridge Rd (intersection of Friendship Rd)
- Maple Grove Rd (between Delap Rd & Bottom Rd)
- McGowan Rd (between Kent and Eldridge Rd)
- Mel Currie Rd (intersection of Showers Rd)
- Miller Rd (between Robinson Rd & Shilo Rd
- Moon Rd (between Texas Ridge Rd & Owen County Line)
- Mt Tabor Rd (between Tabor Hill Rd & Bottom Rd)
- Showers Rd (intersection of Mel Currie Rd) - New
- Stipp Rd (at Cartop SRA)
- Woodall Rd (between Delap Rd & Woodland Rd)
- Woodland Rd (between Barr Rd & Woodall Rd)
- Wylie Rd E (between Wayport Rd & Old State Rd 37 N)
- Wylie Rd W (between Bottom Rd)

Avoid these roadways until further notice!

More Rain Chances Over the Next Several Days- There are chances for rain showers starting this morning and continuing ea...
05/22/2026

More Rain Chances Over the Next Several Days

- There are chances for rain showers starting this morning and continuing each day through at least Thursday.

- Some days have lower chances for rain than others. A detailed forecast can be found in the images attached.

- Today (Friday, May 22) and Sunday have the highest chance for more rain showers, as today has a 70% chance and Sunday has a 60% chance.

- Some thunderstorms may be possible within the rain showers throughout the weekend and next week. Severe weather is not expected at this time. However, lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds can still be present with any thunderstorm.

- Flooding on some low-lying roads will continue. Remember to never drive through flood waters. Always seek a different route. Never move a barricade!

More Rain Chances Starting Friday and Continuing Through Weekend- River and stream flooding continues across southern po...
05/21/2026

More Rain Chances Starting Friday and Continuing Through Weekend

- River and stream flooding continues across southern portions of central Indiana.

- Dry and cooler today and tonight

- Widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms Friday afternoon and night

- Daily potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the holiday weekend

**EXPIRED**Brown IN-Greene IN-Monroe IN-Owen IN101 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026..FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS E...
05/20/2026

**EXPIRED**

Brown IN-Greene IN-Monroe IN-Owen IN
101 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Brown County in south central Indiana...
Monroe County in south central Indiana...
Northeastern Greene County in southwestern Indiana...
Southeastern Owen County in west central Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1257 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen today.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Road closures from flooding have been reported on State Road 45 between Trevlac and Bean Blossom.

**CANCELLED AS OF 12:02 PM on 5/22**1156 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026..FLOOD WARNING FOR THE WHITE RIVER IN EFFECT FROM THIS E...
05/20/2026

**CANCELLED AS OF 12:02 PM on 5/22**

1156 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026
..FLOOD WARNING FOR THE WHITE RIVER IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Spencer.

* WHEN...From this evening to Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins in the Spencer and Gosport areas. The river begins to backup Rattlesnake, Fall,
McCormicks, Limestone, Big, and Bean Blossom Creeks. Spencer
Public Access site begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 14.5 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Address

5850 W Foster Curry Drive
Bloomington, IN
47403

Telephone

+18123492546

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