A mid level trough over moving over the Ohio Valley brought heavy rainfall and a few strong thunderstorms, one of which produced a weak tornado, to southern Indiana. Anywhere from three to five inches of rain fell over several hours. An already saturated ground led contributed to flash flooding conditions.  The tornado was produced in response to some increase low and mid level shear as a the low pressure system moved through the area.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 19:28:00 to 20-SEP-09 22:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue was performed on Vaxter Avenue in Clarksville.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 19:31:00 to 20-SEP-09 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two vehicles were stuck in water on Greenville Road and water rescues were performed.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 19:51:00 to 20-SEP-09 22:51:00 (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 at East 8th and Jackson.

Heavy Rain in CLARK, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 18:00:00 to 20-SEP-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall total for the day was 5.77 inches. 4.31 inches fell between 6 pm and 8 pm EST.

Heavy Rain in CLARK, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 05:00:00 to 20-SEP-09 23:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Total rainfall between 6 am and 11 pm EST was 6.72 inches, with 5.2 inches falling after 7 pm EST.

Heavy Rain in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 16:30:00 to 20-SEP-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYDON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Three inches of rain fell between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm EST.  Total rain for the day through 5:30 pm EST was 3.30 inches.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 17:45:00 to 20-SEP-09 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SALISBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous locations on HWY 64 east of Corydon had water over the roadway, with up to ten inches in some places.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 20:03:00 to 20-SEP-09 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A person was trapped in their car by high water at Buffalo Wild Wings on Veterans Parkway in Clarksville.

Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 16:42:00 to 20-SEP-09 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: TITUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of water covered a driveway and was approaching a home.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 17:38:00 to 20-SEP-09 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYANDOTTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The roadway was washed out near Shafer Ridge Road and Wyandotte Cave Road.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 20:13:00 to 20-SEP-09 23:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEPAUW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Three feet of water was flowing over Depauw Fredrickburg Road.

Tornado in CLARK, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 16:58:00 to 20-SEP-09 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BORDEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado uprooted and snapped several large trees and destroyed a small shed on Daisy Hill Road north of Borden. One snapped tree came down onto the roof of a home doing considerable damage.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 19:22:00 to 20-SEP-09 22:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue was performed in Charlestown.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-09 19:29:00 to 20-SEP-09 19:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENNETTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue was performed at Perry Crossing Road near Covered Bridge ouside of Sellersburg.