Flash Flood — Franklin, Indiana
2023-07-28 · near Oak Forest, Franklin, Indiana
2
Direct deaths
$200K
Property damage
Event narrative
Wolf Creek rose six feet out of its banks and caused widespread flash flooding along Wolf Creek Road. Two people were killed when a small cabin they were staying in was washed away.
Wider weather episode
Scattered thunderstorms developed during the evening hours in a warm and humid airmass. The thunderstorms persisted into the overnight hours.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1117245. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.