Flood — Martin, Indiana

2008-03-20 to 2008-03-31 · near Natchez, Martin, Indiana

Event narrative

An elderly man drowned after driving into floodwaters while he was on his way to a doctor's appointment. The 85 year old male was pulled from a flooded area near the Lost River. His body was found about 70 feet away from his car in four and a half feet of water. His death was ruled an accidental drowning. Flooding continued until around April 2nd. The flood death occurred late in the morning on March 31st. Flood times are approximate.

Wider weather episode

An elderly man drowned after driving into floodwaters while he was on his way to a doctor's appointment. The 85 year old male was pulled from a flooded area near the Lost River. His body was found about 70 feet away from his car in four and a half feet of water. His death was ruled an accidental drowning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 84847. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.