Flash Flood — Hamilton, Indiana

2003-09-01 · near Countywide, Hamilton, Indiana

Wider weather episode

Record rainfall event occurred across central Indiana starting in the evening of August 31 and continuing through the morning of September 2. The heaviest rain occurred along an axis from Vigo to Clay to Putnam to Hendricks to Marion to Hamilton to Madison, Delaware and Randolph counties. Many spots near the axis received 8 to 10 inches over the 30 hour period. This resulted in widespread flash flooding and flooding along small creeks. There were numerous evacuations from homes and rescues from vehicles. Many schools were closed. Many neighborhoods that never saw flooding before were flooded. There were also hundreds of flooded basements. The National Guard was activated to help with road closings and rescues at the request of the city of Indianapolis. The flooding continued through the early morning of September 3.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5336982. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.