Flash Flood in Scott County, Indiana

Flash Flood July 12, 2021 · Scott County, Indiana

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple roads flooded east of Scottsburg.

The wider storm

On July 8th, a cold front dropped south through southern Indiana in a saturated environment. Even with moderate instability and shear values, severe thunderstorms were able to produce wind damage across southern Indiana along the Interstate 65 corridor. In the following days, the front stalled and remained in the area causing isolated wind damage and flash flooding in the same part of Indiana.

Began near New Frankfort (38.6990, -85.7280).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 970296. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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