Flash Flood — Morgan, Indiana

2024-07-28 · near Lewisville, Morgan, Indiana

Event narrative

A trained spotter 4 miles northwest of Paragon reported over 5 inches of rain in less than 4 hours, resulting in water 8 inches deep flowing across Leitzman Road.

Wider weather episode

Warm and humid conditions with dewpoints in the low 70s fueled an early evening cluster of thunderstorms southwest of Indianapolis. A moist profile promoted efficient rainfall production, with resultant bands of torrential downpours training from northeast of Gosport into far west-central Morgan County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1188723. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.