Flood — Marion, Indiana

2003-07-06 to 2003-07-13 · Marion, Indiana

Wider weather episode

Numerous thunderstorm complexes marched across central Indiana from the evening of the 4th and not ending until the 11th. This caused near major flooding along the White River in Hamilton and northern Marion counties. The White River at Noblesville reached its highest level since March 1913. However, measured peak flow at Noblesville was about 30% less than the April 1964 flood. Major agricultural damage resulted along the entire length of the White River. Location: FS: Crest: Crest Date:Muncie 9.0 10.94 7/10Anderson 10.0 15.79 7/9Noblesville 14.0 21.85 7/10Nora 11.0 17.78 7/11Broad Ripple 6.0 8.98 7/11Ravenswood 6.0 11.30 7/11Morris St. 16.0 17.19 7/11Centerton 12.0 16.89 7/12Spencer 14.0 21.56 7/13Worthington 18.0 24.50 7/13Elliston 18.0 25.83 7/14Newberry 13.0 20.35 7/15Edwardsport 15.0 22.00 7/17Petersburg 16.0 20.79 7/18

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5373563. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.