Dramatic Shelf Cloud Captured Over Noblesville, Indiana Ahead of Heavy Rain and Flooding

A dramatic shelf cloud was captured over Noblesville, Indiana, Saturday morning, as powerful storms approached the area with heavy rain and localized flooding.

Dramatic cloud captured over Noblesville

The striking photo shows the massive shelf cloud stretching across the sky over Noblesville in Hamilton County, north of Indianapolis, shortly before heavy rainfall moved through the area.

Shelf clouds typically form along the leading edge of thunderstorms and can be accompanied by strong winds and rapidly deteriorating weather conditions.

Heavy rain and localized flooding

The storms brought heavy rain to parts of central Indiana, with localized flooding possible in areas receiving the heaviest rainfall.

Motorists should use caution on flooded or water-covered roads and avoid attempting to drive through areas where the depth of the water cannot be determined.