Despite significant snowfall during the first week of month, followed by warm temperatures that melted all the snow cover, flooding was not a problem until the 11th.  Rain of 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches fell in east central Illinois and much of Indiana on this day. The rain caused the most extensive flooding seen since June 2008. Because snow cover had previously melted and ground previously greatly thawed, significant flooding only occurred in portions of west central Indiana. Significant flooding lasted less than a day in most areas. River flooding lasted from a few days to two weeks. Uneventful and generally dry weather prevailed  after this episode through the 26th.

Flood in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:30:00 to 26-FEB-09 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Sullivan County, including in and near Riverton, due to heavy rain.

Flood in KNOX, INDIANA
From 14-FEB-09 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Knox County, including in and near Vincennes, due to heavy rain.

Flood in KNOX, INDIANA
From 13-FEB-09 09:15:00 to 25-FEB-09 06:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Knox County, including in and near Vincennes, due to heavy rain.

Flash Flood in KNOX, INDIANA
From 13-FEB-09 17:00:00 to 23-FEB-09 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORRVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extensive lowland flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Knox County, including near Mount Carmel, Illinois, due to heavy rain.

Flood in GREENE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:15:00 to 18-FEB-09 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLUMMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Greene County, including in and near Elliston, due to heavy rain. It extensively affected agricultural land and county roads.

Flood in GREENE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 18:00:00 to 18-FEB-09 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILENE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Greene County, including in and near Newberry, due to heavy rain. It extensively affected agricultural land and some county roads.

Flood in KNOX, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 23:15:00 to 19-FEB-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDWARDSPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Knox County, including in and near Edwardsport, due to heavy rain. It affected most bottomlands and some county roads.

Flood in MADISON, INDIANA
From 12-FEB-09 02:30:00 to 13-FEB-09 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAWN HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Minor flooding occurred along the White River in Madison County, including in and near Anderson, due to heavy rain. It affected local parks and low lying farmland.

Flood in MARION, INDIANA
From 12-FEB-09 02:00:00 to 14-FEB-09 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Marion County, including in and near Nora, due to heavy rain. It affected the Ravenswood area, 86th Street area, 69th Street, and east 77th Street.

Flood in MARION, INDIANA
From 12-FEB-09 07:30:00 to 14-FEB-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Minor flooding occurred along the White River in Marion County, including in and near Ravenswood, due to heavy rain. It affected a few streets and surrounded low lying homes. The end time of the event is estimated.

Flood in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 23:15:00 to 19-FEB-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Daviess County, including near Edwardsport in Knox County, due to heavy rain. It affected most bottomlands and some county roads.

Flood in KNOX, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 21:45:00 to 21-FEB-09 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Knox County, including in and near Petersburg, due to heavy rain.

Flood in KNOX, INDIANA
From 12-FEB-09 17:30:00 to 22-FEB-09 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DECKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Knox County, including in and near Hazleton, due to heavy rain. It affected most bottomlands, some higher bottomlands, and some roads.

Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 11:14:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRAIRIETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road closures due to high water were reported to have occurred county-wide.

Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-09 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EXCHANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Morgan County, including near Centerton, due to heavy rain.

Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Morgan County, including near Centerton, due to heavy rain. It extensively flooded agricultural lands. To a much lesser degree it affected some low lying roads and possibly a few homes.

Flood in OWEN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 21:45:00 to 16-FEB-09 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including in and near Spencer, due to heavy rain.  It affected county roads and agricultural land.

Flood in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 13:43:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATTICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven unspecified roads were closed due to high water.

Flood in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 09:15:00 to 23-FEB-09 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Bottomlands and low lying county roads flooded occurred along the Wabash River in Vermillion County, including in and near Montezuma, due to heavy rain.

Flood in PARKE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 09:15:00 to 23-FEB-09 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECCA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Bottomlands and low lying county roads flooded occurred along the Wabash River in Parke County, including in and near Montezuma, due to heavy rain.

Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-09 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAMORE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lowlands and low lying roads flooded along the Wabash River in Vigo County, including in and near Terre Haute, due to heavy rain.

Flood in MADISON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:25:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Small streams were out of their banks due to heavy rain. Pipe Creek was within one foot of a bridge (likely State Route 9/South Park Avenue).

Flood in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALESTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An un-named creek near County Road 600 West and Stinemyer Road was partially blocked by debris, causing the water to flow over the road at a depth of 2 to 3 inches.

Flood in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:15:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TILDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

White Lick Creek was out of its banks due to heavy rainfall.

Heavy Rain in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARAGON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm total of 1.67 inches was reported. The event begin time is roughly estimated.

Flood in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 23:15:00 to 13-FEB-09 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Big Blue River in Shelby County, including in and near Shelbyville, due to heavy rain.

Flood in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 15-FEB-09 07:30:00 to 17-FEB-09 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOCKEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Lawrence County, including in and near Rivervale, due to heavy rain.

Heavy Rain in KNOX, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 13:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The rainfall total since midnight was 1.50 inches.

Flood in CLAY, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:30:00 to 13-FEB-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Eel River in Clay County, including in and near Bowling Green, due to heavy rain.

Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 13:50:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARIMER HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The bridge on State Route 40 at Sugar Creek was closed due to high water.

Flood in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 14:02:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A flooded roadway was reported at State Route 39 North and United States 36.

Flood in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 14:32:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two Frankfort, Indiana residences of unspecified location were evacuated due to high water. Sandbags were put in place near the high school. State Route 28 was closed due to flooding. Report was received by the Frankfort police.

Flood in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:20:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEEDWAY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small streams in Brownsburg were out of their banks due to heavy rainfall.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The rainfall total as of 1423 EST was 1.50 inches in Alexandria.

Heavy Rain in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 07:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEEDWAY ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A CoCoRaHS Observer reported a storm total of 3.35 inches. Time of event begin time is estimated.

Heavy Rain in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A retired National Weather Service Meteorologist reported 1.77 inches of rainfall since 0640 EST and a storm total of 2.75 inches. Begin time of event is roughly estimated.

Heavy Rain in MARION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 07:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLETON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A storm total of 1.74 inches of rainfall was reported. The event begin time is roughly estimated.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 13:45:00 to 13-FEB-09 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, including in and near Crawfordsville, due to heavy rain.

Flood in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 21-FEB-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Fountain County, including in and near Covington, due to heavy rain.

Flood in WARREN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 21-FEB-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Warren County, including near Covington in Fountain County, due to heavy rain.

Flood in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 21-FEB-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Vermillion County, including near Covington in Fountain County, due to heavy rain.

Heavy Rain in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERIDAN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm total of 2.05 inches of rainfall was recorded. The event begin time is roughly estimated. This same observer also reported a 72 MPH wind gust on this day, as documented separately in this publication.

Flood in PARKE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 10:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAZIL JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flooding was reported on County Road 510 South, just south of US 36.

Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 13:35:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITCOMB HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

South 6th Street and Ohio Street was flooded in addition to other intersections.

Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 13:40:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A portion of the interchange at Interstate 70 and State Route 46 was closed due to flooded roadways.

Flood in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 12-FEB-09 02:15:00 to 14-FEB-09 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOBLESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extensive lowland flooding occurred along the White River in Hamilton County, including in and near Noblesville, due to heavy rain. It affected agricultural land, Riverwood, campgrounds, the 116th Street area, parking of vehicles, and the lowest lying homes. Estimated flood damage is a rough estimate.

Flood in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 10:30:00 to 20-FEB-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, including in and near Lafayette, due to heavy rain.

Flood in PARKE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDNUT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extensive lowlands and low lying county roads flooded along the Wabash River in Parke County, including near Lyford, due to heavy rain. The end time of flood is approximate.

Flood in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extensive lowlands and low lying county roads flooded along the Wabash River in Vermillion County, including in and near Montezuma, due to heavy rain. Flood end time is approximate.

Flood in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 13:00:00 to 26-FEB-09 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Sullivan County, including near Hutsonville, Illinois, due to heavy rain.