Flash Flood — Jasper, Indiana

2008-01-08 · near North Newton, Jasper, Indiana

Direct deaths

$1.0M

Property damage

Event narrative

Lake Arthur Estates in Remington was evacuted after four to five feet of water flooded the trailer park. Interstate 65 was closed near mile marker 210 after Carpenter Creek overflowed its banks and flooded all lanes of traffic. One man drowned after he was swept away by flood waters while trying to evacuate in Remington. Numerous roads and low lying areas were flooded. Storm total rainfall was 5.15 inches in Remington and 3.53 inches in Rensselaer.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain fell across northwest Indiana which caused significant flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 74043. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.