Indianapolis, Indiana – Hoosiers should prepare now for multiple rounds of rain March 5-11 that could lead to standing water on major highways and sharp rises on area rivers.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Indiana sits in a 60 to 70 percent chance of above-normal precipitation during the March 5-11 period. The wet corridor stretches from the Upper Midwest through the Ohio Valley and into the Gulf Coast states, signaling repeated rainfall events rather than a single storm. Temperatures are also favored to trend above average across much of the state, limiting widespread snow concerns.
In Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville and South Bend, most precipitation will fall as rain, with periods of moderate to heavy downpours possible. Northern Indiana could briefly see a rain-snow mix during overnight hours, but warmer air should dominate through the period.
Heavier rainfall may lead to ponding along Interstates 65, 69 and 70, especially in low-lying areas and construction zones. Runoff could push the White, Wabash and Ohio rivers higher if repeated bands track over the same areas.
Residents should clear storm drains, test sump pumps and avoid driving through flooded roads. The unsettled pattern continues through March 11, and additional advisories may be issued if rainfall totals trend upward.
