INDIANA—As April begins, Indiana residents face a significant threat of severe weather and potential flooding. A mix of sunshine, warm temperatures, and volatile storm systems is expected.
A weather pattern is set to return after a period of dry weather and rising temperatures into the upper 50s. A warm front moving through the state in the morning could bring scattered showers and storms with a risk of hail.
However, the primary concern is in the afternoon and evening, when additional showers and severe storms are expected to move into the region. The National Weather Service has issued an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for severe weather across Indiana. Damaging winds are the main threat, but tornadoes and hail are also possible. Some storms could be particularly intense, depending on the impact of the morning weather systems.
The potential for flash flooding is also a major concern. Up to 3 inches of rain is possible, and locally, higher amounts cannot be ruled out. This threat is expected to extend into Wednesday night. Wednesday will see highs in the mid-70s.
The flood risk is not expected to dissipate after Wednesday, as a stalled front will bring multiple waves of rain across the region. The highest probability of 4 inches or more of rain is south of Indianapolis, but central Indiana is also at risk. This could lead to rivers reaching at least moderate flood stage and flash flooding. Flood watches will be in effect from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning.
