Flash Flood — Lawrence, Indiana

2025-08-04 · near Avoca, Lawrence, Indiana

$10K

Property damage

Event narrative

Indiana Route 54 was flooded by heavy rain. There were no nearby rainfall reports, but radar estimates of 2.5-4.0 inches fell in the area.

Wider weather episode

During the late afternoon and early evening of the 4th, slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall and flooding to portions of west-central and southwest central Indiana. Flooding was most significant in southeastern Vigo County near Blackhawk where a video showed flash flooding of a field and nearby road. Later in the day, flash flooding also occurred in Daviess County and Lawrence County with two major roads flooded. Total rainfall estimates were as high as 3-5 inches in these areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1270258. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.