Flash Flood — Decatur, Indiana

2020-03-20 · near St Omer, Decatur, Indiana

Event narrative

Water was flowing along I-74 near mile marker 123. Portions of the interstate were closed for a period of time.

Wider weather episode

During the overnight hours of March 19th, a strong low pressure system brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to central Indiana. The heaviest rain fell across south central Indiana with 2 to 3 inches of rain. Decatur county was the heaviest hit area with numerous state and local roads closed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 873988. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.