Flash Flood — Jefferson, Indiana

2021-06-18 to 2021-06-19 · near Madison, Jefferson, Indiana

Event narrative

Jefferson County dispatch reported a lot of ongoing flooding with several vehicles stranded in flowing water in Madison. No motorists were in danger at the time. Cost of property damage is unknown.

Wider weather episode

During a warm summer day with high pressure over the region, a severe thunderstorm was able to breakout in the high instability capped environment. The result was isolated wind damage and flooding in Jefferson County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 967913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.