Massive and historic flash flooding struck central Indiana.  The Great Flood of June 2008 was one of Indiana's costliest natural disasters.  Major roads and interstates flooded.  Heavy rainfall on May 30th allowed streams and rivers to rise.  Additional heavy rainfall on the 3rd and the 4th added to these high levels.  Severe weather brought heavy rainfall on the 6th as well.  The stage was set for historic flooding in portions of central and southern Indiana.  The storms on the 6th exacerbated the situation by laying down a boundary in southern Illinois and southern Indiana.  A moist southerly low level jet rode over this boundary for more than 12 hours continually generating showers and thunderstorms.  Rainfall of two to nearly eleven inches fell across portions of central and southern Indiana.  The impact of the rain was immediate with widespread flash flooding occurring.

Heavy Rain in MONROE, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLETTSVILLE
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Measured rainfall of 6.00 inches was reported.

Flash Flood in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 07:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTONSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A man was driving home from work on Saturday June 7th on County Road 550 North near County Road 475 East when the flooded Haw Creek pushed his vehicle about 300 yards off the road.  He was advised to stay in his vehicle, however he tried to walk away.  He drowned around 1230 EST on June 7th after he tried to walk back to dry land.  The flood waters swept the man downstream.  His body was found on Monday June 9th at around 1615 EST in a creek bank near County Road 450 North.

Heavy Rain in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured rainfall of 6.52 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 12:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured rainfall of 6.37 inches was reported.

Lightning in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 05:30:00 to 07-JUN-08 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITELAND
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house in Whiteland.

Flash Flood in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 10:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STILESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A Coatesville man drowned Saturday afternoon on June 7th after his airboat capsized on floodwaters in Mill Creek in southwestern Hendricks County.  He attempted to turn the boat to avoid a fallen tree, causing the boat to take on water and capsize.  His boat was found at 1430 EST on Sunday and his body was found at 1030 EST on Monday, roughly 100 yards from his boat.

Flash Flood in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 07:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD ST LOUIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A man drowned the afternoon of Saturday June 7th after his car was swept off the road near the flooded Haw Creek.  He got out of his car and tried to walk back to his house.  He then drowned in the flood waters.

Heavy Rain in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARAGON
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured rainfall of 8.67 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Measured rainfall of 8.80 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in OWEN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROMONA
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured rainfall of 9.18 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in OWEN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Reported by: COOP Observer

Measured rainfall of 7.15 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Reported by: COOP Observer

Measured rainfall of 7.29 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in MONROE, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STINESVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured rainfall of 7.73 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in VIGO, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTYVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured rainfall of 6.45 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured rainfall of 6.10 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in VIGO, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRE HAUTE
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Measured rainfall of 6.61 inches was reported by Terre Haute ASOS.

Heavy Rain in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARAGON
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured rainfall of 9.85 inches was reported.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 06:05:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water rescues were undertaken near State Road 37 and Liberty Church Road due to flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall.  State Road 67 was also flooded.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 08:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At least one home was damaged on Blue Bluff Road north of Martinsville when flash flooding triggered a mudslide.

Flash Flood in CLAY, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 09:36:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Interstate 70 was closed due to heavy rain that caused flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 07:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

State Road 46 at United States 421 and State Road 3 in Greensburg were closed due to flash flooding.  Gas and Sand Creek flooded.  Cars were stuck in flood waters.  Numerous county roads and bridges were washed away.

Flash Flood in CLAY, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 09:45:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAZIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A Cocorahs observer reported flash flooding due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 10:50:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARAGON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Homes were evacuated in Paragon due to heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding.

Flash Flood in BROWN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 11:11:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRUITDATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several evacuations occurred due to heavy rain that triggered flash flooding.  Homes were flooded near Lake Lemon and multiple residents needed rescued.  Sate Road 135 was closed.

Flash Flood in MARION, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 11:25:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENNS VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Little Buck Creek on State Road 37 reached 15 feet and water approached the highway due to heavy rain causing flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 15:30:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMMERCIAL PLACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several roads, bridges, and culverts were washed out due to excessive rainfall that caused flash flooding over the county.  Mill Creek flooded areas around and south of Cloverdale.  There was high water surrounding homes, filling basements, and trapping people inside their cars.  Interstate 70 collapsed near the Cloverdale exit.  Greencastle had flood related damage while in Russellville and Fillmore vehicles were stuck in high water.

Flash Flood in OWEN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 03:22:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reporting much of the town of Spencer under water with other areas of the county also experiencing flash flooding due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 11:26:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARGERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Youngs Creek at Amity is over State Road 252 due to heavy rain that caused flash flooding.

Heavy Rain in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBURG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Measured rainfall of 10.94 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in OWEN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEDOM
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Measured rainfall of 6.80 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Reported by: NWS Employee

Measured rainfall of 5.77 inches was reported.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 07:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALDRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Damage occurred to numerous homes and other structures, as well as bridges, culverts, and county roads due to heavy rain that caused flash flooding.  Two hundred to three hundred homes were affected.

Flash Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 00:10:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread flash flooding of agricultural land was inundated.  Water rescues from flooded homes occurred in Terre Haute.  Sugar and Otter Creeks were flooded.  In Prairieton, horse buggies and hay wagons were stranded.

Flash Flood in RUSH, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 10:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSCOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused flash flooding on county roadways.

Flash Flood in CLAY, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 03:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAZIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Homes, vehicles, and bridges have been destroyed due to heavy rain that caused flash flooding.  There was a 100 foot section of the road missing on County Road 200 South.  Sixty percent of the roads in the county have sustained some form of damage with thirty percent suffering severe damage, meaning being totally washed out.  The streets in Brazil also have experienced some damage.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 07:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Martinsville had hundreds of homes flooded due to heavy rain that caused flash flooding.  Railroad tracks were washed out near Paragon.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 03:22:00 to 07-JUN-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARAGON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads experienced flash flooding due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 16:32:00 to 07-JUN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Road 46 and State Road 11 are closed due to flash flooding from heavy rainfall.  The hospital in Columbus was evacuated and water entered the building due to the flooding of Haw Creek.  Houses were flooded with residents stranded.  Several bridges collapsed and were washed away.

Flash Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 03:27:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRE HAUTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water signs are posted across the county due to extremely heavy rain that has caused flash flooding.

Flash Flood in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 03:27:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULLIVAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous cars were helped out of high water on various low spots on the roadways due to heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding.

Flash Flood in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 08:40:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported including in areas that rarely flood due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in GREENE, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 03:27:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HASHTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Part of State Road 157 along with other county roads are closed due to flash flooding that was caused by heavy rainfall.  Multiple homes were flooded in Jasonville and Worthington.  State Road 54 was closed.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 05:33:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Washington Township Fire Department reported multiple water rescues from rising streams and water over the roadways.  This flash flooding was due to extremely heavy rainfall.

Heavy Rain in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBURG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Measured rainfall of 9.30 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in CLAY, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Reported by: COOP Observer

Measured rainfall of 9.50 inches was reported.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 08:30:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCES LAKES
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 90.00M
Crop damage: 90.00M
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding occurred at the hospital and at least two bridges failed on county roads due to flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall and a breach in a dam.  Large agricultural areas underwater.  About 500 homes were flooded in Whiteland with all roads closed into the town.  Multiple people were rescued from cars and homes.  In Edinburgh, flooding left an estimated 40 to 50 homes uninhabitable.  Bluff Creek flooded.  The Prince's Lake area flooded as a man made dam eroded in sections and left a gash in the dam.  In Franklin, apartments, shops, and homes were flooded.  More than 400 water rescues took place in the county.  Seventeen police cars were swept away.

Heavy Rain in OWEN, INDIANA
From 06-JUN-08 06:00:00 to 07-JUN-08 10:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Reported by: COOP Observer

Measured rainfall of 9.80 inches was reported.

Flash Flood in MONROE, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 03:27:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STINESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

State Road 37 was flooded across the northern part of Monroe County due to heavy rain that caused flash flooding.  Many roads were closed and some homes were being evacuated at Stinesville and Ellettsville.  Flash flooding along Bryant's Creek caused people to be stuck in their houses.  Indiana University's campus sustained damage to the football field and Psychology building.

Flash Flood in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 09:36:00 to 07-JUN-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGNETIC SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was over Catersburg Road due to flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

Flash Flood in CLAY, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 03:27:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAZIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads are closed due to flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in OWEN, INDIANA
From 07-JUN-08 03:22:00 to 07-JUN-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Spencer had multiple flood damaged homes.  State Roads 43, 46, and 67 were all closed.  United States 231 was also closed.  Roads and bridges were washed out.  Water was over railroad tracks near Gosport.  Cars and golf carts were under water.  Over 60 roads were washed out.  Campers were stranded.