Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 445 AM EDT.

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Haw Creek near Clifford. .Locally heavy rainfall of 2 to over 3 inches is causing a sharp rise in creek and stream levels and is bringing flooding to Haw Creek. Haw Creek near Clifford will see flooding continue into tonight. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Haw Creek near Clifford. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Rocky Ford Road just west of Marr Road closes because of flooding. Rocky Ford Road floods on the westside of the bridge. Columbus People Trail also flooded. CR 450 N outside of the City of Columbus is closed according to Columbus Flood Response Plan. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood