Flood — Porter, Indiana
2007-08-24 · near Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana
2
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
$25K
Property damage
Event narrative
A van drove into eight inches of flood water, lost control, crossed the median into westbound lanes and was hit by a semi-trailer. Two passengers were killed and the driver was critically injured.
Wider weather episode
Powerful, severe storms moved across northwest Indiana during the afternoon and evening hours of August 23rd.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 56150. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.