Flood in Jackson, Indiana

The grounds were still rather saturated at the start of the New Year from the December heavy rain episodes when from the 1st to the 5th of January another 2-2.5 inches of rain fell across most locales north of Interstate 70 and as much as 5 inches of rain fell south of Interstate 70 (many locations recorded new daily rainfall records for January 4). This caused widespread flooding of streams and creeks especially across south central Indiana. There were also 3 fatalities all associated with people trying to drive through flooded roadways and being swept into higher water. 2 were killed in Jackson county near the Scott county line and along the Muscatatuck River. Meanwhile, a 16 year old female was killed as her car crossed high flowing water and hydroplaned upside down into a ditch filled with 4-5 feet of water. There were also numerous successful rescues of people trapped in cars in high water especially across south central Indiana.