Flood — Martin, Indiana

2008-02-06 to 2008-02-07 · near Mt Olive, Martin, Indiana

Direct deaths

$10K

Property damage

Event narrative

Flooding occurred across Low Gap Road in Martin County. A 46 year old man drove into high water on Low Gap Road that was flooded from Indian Creek. The man drowned in the flood waters around 10 pm EST. His vehicle was swept 100 yards downstream and submerged.

Wider weather episode

Flooding occurred over Low Gap Road in Martin County. A 46 year old male drove his van into the flood waters. The vehicle appeared to have hit the strong current causing the vehicle to be swept down stream over 100 yards. The vehicle came to rest on some trees with the only part of the vehicle out of the water was a small portion of the driver's side of the vehicle.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 80610. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.