Early morning thunderstorms produced severe hail in parts of Southern Indiana. These storms eventually stalled and produced torrential rainfall across South-Central portions of the state along the Ohio River.  Rainfall amounts of around six inches in two hours created dangerous flash flooding and several water rescues were required as the event unfolding during rush hour traffic. Later in the afternoon a line of severe thunderstorms moved across the same area, producing damaging winds and bringing another round of heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 09:12:00 to 04-AUG-09 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue was performed on Corydon Pike just south of New Albany.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 10:05:00 to 04-AUG-09 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Little Indian Creek in Lanesville was flooding and entering the basements of some buildings on the north side of State Road 62.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 10:06:00 to 04-AUG-09 12:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Buck Creek was flowing across some roads.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 08:06:00 to 04-AUG-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Three feet of water covered Eastern Boulevard and vehicles were stuck in the water.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 13:15:00 to 04-AUG-09 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County Road 250 was impassable. Roads near many creeks in Jefferson County were impassable.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 07:14:00 to 04-AUG-09 10:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain of more than four inches in an hour and a half caused streams to rapidly rise out of their banks.

Heavy Rain in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 06:00:00 to 04-AUG-09 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 5.50 inches of rainfall between 7 am and 240 pm EDT.

Hail in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 06:45:00 to 04-AUG-09 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter to golf ball size hail fell.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 07:21:00 to 04-AUG-09 10:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue of a person in a vehicle was performed in the Lakeside Estates community.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 07:23:00 to 04-AUG-09 10:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High Street was closed due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 13:54:00 to 04-AUG-09 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAVENWORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 14:07:00 to 04-AUG-09 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLISH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were snapped in English.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 12:45:00 to 04-AUG-09 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were downed across the county.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 13:15:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDWARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were washed out to one lane across the county, including Edwardsville Road, Corydon Pike, and Two Mile Lane.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 07:50:00 to 04-AUG-09 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Cars were floating on Scribner with massive flash flooding in downtown New Albany.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 07:25:00 to 04-AUG-09 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Boatman Road was closed by high water between Scottsburg and Austin.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 08:30:00 to 04-AUG-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Highway 31 was closed due to high water between Sellersburg and Henryville.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 08:40:00 to 04-AUG-09 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A woman and two children were trapped in a vehicle and rescued on Valley View Rd and Cherry St.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 12:57:00 to 04-AUG-09 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue from a vehicle was performed on HWY 31 near Sellersburg.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 12:53:00 to 04-AUG-09 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The intersection of HWY 31 and 56 was closed due to high water.

Hail in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 06:50:00 to 04-AUG-09 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One inch hail was falling at the police department.

Hail in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 07:28:00 to 04-AUG-09 07:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One inch hail was falling at the YMCA.

Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 20:00:00 to 05-AUG-09 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANDALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Big Indian Creek was flooding well out of its banks.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 09:25:00 to 04-AUG-09 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEMENTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several areas were closed along HWY 62 in Clark County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 06:55:00 to 04-AUG-09 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEMENTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed near Interstate 65 at exit 9, closing the interstate.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-09 13:48:00 to 04-AUG-09 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was down on Five Mile Lane.