Precipitation was above normal for the first time in all of central and southern Indiana since July.  Towards the end of December, river flooding developed for the first time in more than five months.  Northern Indiana received significant snow and ice on the 18th and 19th.  Rainfall returned on the 23rd as freezing rain.  Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell on the 23rd and 24th in much of central and southern Indiana.  This caused rivers to rise to bankfull levels in areas south of I-70. Precipitation in northern Indiana was once again a winter mix and did not have a large effect on streams. Near record temperatures later on the 26th and 27th ended the ice problems, but contributed to the developing river flooding by allowing additional precipitation to fall as rain. Rainfall generally ranged from 1/2 to 2 inches. This resulted in widespread lowland flooding in western and southern Indiana. No snow remained on the ground at the end of the month.

Flood in WARREN, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-08 07:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to extensive lowland flooding on the Wabash River during late December and early January, affecting Warren County at and near the Covington river gage. Higher bottomlands also flooded. This flood event continued into January.

Flood in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-08 07:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNTAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to extensive lowland flooding on the Wabash River during late December and early January, affecting Fountain County at and near the Covington river gage. Higher bottomlands also flooded. Williamsport Road flooded when the river crested at 21.5 feet on the Covington gage. This flood event continued into January.

Flood in GREENE, INDIANA
From 26-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-08 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORTHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to flooding of low lying agricultural land on the White River during late December, affecting Greene County at and near Elliston.

Flood in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 29-DEC-08 07:30:00 to 30-DEC-08 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to very brief and minor flooding of lowlands on the East Fork White River at the end of December, affecting Jackson County at and near Seymour/Rockford.

Flood in OWEN, INDIANA
From 29-DEC-08 12:00:00 to 30-DEC-08 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to very brief and minor flooding of lowlands on the White River at the end of December, affecting Owen County at and near Spencer.

Flood in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 28-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to flooding of low lying agricultural land on the Wabash River during late December and very early January, affecting Sullivan County at and near the Hutsonville, Illinois river gage.  Flood affects were primarily felt in Illinois. This flood event continued into January.

Flood in GREENE, INDIANA
From 28-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORTHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to flooding of low lying agricultural land on the White River during late December, affecting Greene County at and near Elliston.

Flood in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 29-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December lead to flooding of low lying agricultural land on the White River during late December and very early January, affecting Daviess County at and near the Edwardsport river gage.  This flood event continued into January.

Flood in PARKE, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to flooding of bottomlands, parks, and lowest roads along the Wabash River during late December and very early January, affecting Parke County at and near the Montezuma river gage. This flood event continued into January.

Flood in GREENE, INDIANA
From 29-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to flooding of the lowest lowlands along the White River during late December, affecting Greene County at and near Newberry.

Flood in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 28-DEC-08 06:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEROM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to considerable lowland flooding along the Wabash River during late December and very early January, affecting Sullivan County at and near Riverton.  This flood event continued into January.

Flood in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to flooding of bottomlands, parks, and lowest roads along the Wabash River during late December and very early January, affecting Vermillion County at and near Montezuma river gage. This flood event continued into January.

Flood in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 29-DEC-08 00:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLE GROUND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to flooding of lowland along the Wabash River during late December and very early January, affecting Tippecanoe County at and near Lafayette. Flood waters closed State Route 225 just south of the Wabash River near Battleground. This flood event continued into January.

Flood in KNOX, INDIANA
From 29-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDWARDSPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to flooding of low lying agricultural land on the White River during late December and very early January, affecting Knox County at and near Edwardsport.  This flood event continued into January.

Flood in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-08 07:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: RILEYSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to extensive lowland flooding on the Wabash River during late December and early January, affecting Vermillion County near Covington. Higher bottomlands also flooded. This flood event continued into January.

Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-08 23:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAMORE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 12.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to flooding of lowland on the Wabash River during late December and very early January, affecting Vigo County at and near Terre Haute.  This flood event continued into January.