Several systems moved across the area, bringing with them not only some severe weather in spots, but areas of flooding as well. Rainfall amounts through this period averaged between two and four inches in many locations with some areas seeing upwards of six inches. Numerous counties reported high water on roads, with several rivers and lakes going well out of their banks.

Flood in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 10-MAR-09 20:28:00 to 12-MAR-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKEFIELD VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two to three inches of rain fell over a 24 hour period, resulting in several creeks and rivers exceeding their banks. Flood waters affected portions of Kendallville, as well as much of the eastern two thirds of the county. A section of County Road 200 North near the Noble-DeKalb county line was washed away from the flood water. In addition, Deibele Creek which flows through portions of Kendallville undermined a portion of South State Street, resulting in a 10 foot deep hole forming.  Several lakes had higher than normal water levels, with Bixler and Smalley Lakes going outside their banks and causing some flooding to residences and adjacent roads.

Flood in WABASH, INDIANA
From 10-MAR-09 20:28:00 to 12-MAR-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Eel River went well out of its banks as a result of heavy rainfall over a several day period. The river crested just above 14 feet in North Manchester, with numerous roads under water in North Manchester and adjacent areas. No reports of injuries or rescues were noted.

Flood in STARKE, INDIANA
From 10-MAR-09 20:28:00 to 12-MAR-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous roads were flooded with standing water ranging from six inches to a few feet in depth. The hardest hit areas were generally south of US 30 with at least 10 roads reported closed due to high water. The Kankakee River rose to a record level of 13.72 feet near Davis. Several lakes in the area, including Bass Lake, rose to well above levels and caused areas of flooding to adjacent properties. Damage is estimated at one million dollars.

Flood in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 10-MAR-09 20:28:00 to 12-MAR-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEAR LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous roads were flooded with standing water ranging from six inches to a few feet in depth. At least 3 roads suffered some degree of wash out. These were County Road 950 East north of U.S. 20, County Road 20 North near County Road 100 East and a portion of West Fox Lake Road. Several lakes in the northern part of the county experienced high water levels, with some damage reported as well as sporadic evacuations. A NWS Cooperative observer in Angola reported 4.3 inches of rain over a 4 day period.

Flood in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 10-MAR-09 20:28:00 to 12-MAR-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Yellow River came out of its banks, cresting around 14.2 feet. This resulted in streets and some properties in the flood plains of the river to become inundated with water. Some evacuations were necessary as water levels rose quickly. Water entered the Boys and Girls Club in Plymouth, resulting in shutting off both electricity and gas to the building and forcing its closure for a few days.

Flash Flood in WHITE, INDIANA
From 11-MAR-09 11:56:00 to 12-MAR-09 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall which occurred across the Tippecanoe basin resulted in the flood gates being opened at the Norway dam. Peak flows through the gates reached around 26,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), resulting in widespread flooding downstream into the eastern part of Monticello. Evacuations occurred in many areas with numerous residences and businesses suffering water damage. Damage has been estimated to be at least 1 million dollars. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities related to the flooding.

Flood in FULTON, INDIANA
From 10-MAR-09 20:28:00 to 12-MAR-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous roads were flooded with standing water ranging from six inches to a few feet in depth. Flooding occurred along the Tippecanoe River which flows through the northern part of the county. Little Yellow Creek, which is fed by the Tippecanoe River, rose dramatically over a 24 hour period as rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were observed. This high water resulted in a portion of County Road 825 East, north of County Road 600 North, being washed out, roughly 12 feet deep. The road gave way under a SUV that was traveling along the road. This SUV made it across, but a second SUV behind this first did not and got wedged in the opening. The father of the female driver attempted to rescue his daughter and 2 grandchildren, but was swept about 50 yards downstream before grabbing onto branch. He stood up in the water on a log for about 20 minutes and was rescued with no serious injuries.