Hail, torrential rains, flooding reported from metro-area thunderstorms
10:01 P.M. UPDATE: Damage with trees down was reported on the Southeastside after unconfirmed reports of a tornado in the area around Raymond Street and Southeastern Avenue.
IPL reported that 3,288 people were without power in the southeast quadrant of Indianapolis in the wake of the storms.
About two hours earlier, another violent storm had ripped through the Southeastside, bringing gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
5:18 P.M. UPDATE:
The Boone County Sheriff's Department is warning residents to take cover.
Strong thunderstorms with large hail up to one-half inch, torrential rains and wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour are forecast in Boone County cities, including Lebanon and Whitestown, are expected up until about 6:15 p.m.
The Sheriff's Department also said power lines were down at Ind. 267 in Fayette, and traffic was being diverted because State Road 450 East was flooded across the roadway.
A flood watch also has been issued until 11 p.m. Saturday for Hamilton County.
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department said several storms are expected to drop up to 2 inches of rain with possibly higher amounts in some areas.
Localized flooding could be a problem through the night with that amount of rain, the department said. It advised motorists who see standing water in a roadway to turn around and find an alternate route.
The National Weather Service said at 5 p.m. that the storm was proceeding at about 35 mph toward Fishers and Anderson.
1:30 P.M. STORY: Severe t-storms forecast for Central Indiana
A strong thunderstorm warning has been issued for several Central Indiana counties in the metro Indianapolis area by the National Weather Service.
Wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, along with heavy rains and frequent dangerous lightning, is being forecast for eastern Hendricks County, western Marion and Morgan counties, southwestern Hamilton County.
The storm detected near Martinsville was moving north at about 40 mph and expected to reach Monument Circle by 1:30 p.m., before heading east.
Torrential rains, which may flood low-lying areas such as ditches and underpasses also is likely. Residents are advised not to drive on a flooded roadway and to take shelter in a sturdy building.