Indianapolis, IN – A strong weather system is expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to central Indiana beginning Sunday evening, with impacts lasting through midweek. The National Weather Service warns that saturated soils combined with multiple rounds of rain could trigger minor river flooding, especially in low-lying areas and near major roadways like I-70 and I-65.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, rainfall totals of 1.5 to over 3 inches are possible over the next seven days. Storms Sunday evening could produce locally heavy downpours, increasing the flood risk through the Ohio Valley. Rivers and streams already running high may overflow, especially as another storm system arrives midweek.
Residents should monitor flood watches and alerts, especially those living near rivers or traveling on highways prone to water pooling. Keep emergency kits and sandbags ready in flood-prone zones. Avoid driving through flooded roads.
Five-Day Indianapolis Weather Outlook
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. High near 73°F. Winds up to 24 mph.
- Monday: More storms early, then showers. High near 62°F. Rain chance: 60%.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 53°F. Calm day ahead.
- Wednesday: Showers return late. High near 72°F. Flood risk rises again.
- Thursday: Continued showers, possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68°F.
