Flood — Bartholomew, Indiana

2018-04-05 · near Riverview Acres, Bartholomew, Indiana

Event narrative

Fox 59 reported that a missing kayaker was found dead Friday, April 6th not far from where his kayak was found earlier in the day. The DNR said his body was found about 100 yards away from his kayak, located between Tannehill Bridge and Lowell Bridge on the Driftwood River.

It is believed the 26-year-old man drowned while kayaking on suspected flood waters of the Driftwood River near Columbus on the morning of April 5th. Moderate flooding was occurring on the East Fork White River at Columbus which is slightly downstream from the incident. The time and location of the report is estimated.

Wider weather episode

A 26 year old man drowned while kayaking on suspected flooded waters of the Driftwood River near Columbus on the morning of April 5th. Moderate flooding was occurring on the East Fork White River at Columbus which is slightly downstream from the incident.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 754086. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.