Storms developed across southern Indiana just to the north of a frontal boundary stalled along the Ohio River.  A LLJ impinging on the boundary and a shortwave over southern Illinois helped to enhance shower and thunderstorm activity.  Two to three inches of rain fell over portions of southern Indiana during the overnight hours leading to road closures and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 03:10:00 to 02-MAY-11 03:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARENGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding washed debris on to Valeene Rd. near Marengo causing it to be closed.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 03:20:00 to 02-MAY-11 03:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rising water forced the closure of 3 roads in Salem.  Water was also rising along State Hwy. 56 west of Livonia.

Flash Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 03:35:00 to 02-MAY-11 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRYSTAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over state Hwy. 56 east in eastern Dubois.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 04:00:00 to 02-MAY-11 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over U.S. Hwy. 150 east of Paoli.  State Hwy. 337 was closed by high water near the intersection of Hwy. 56 just west of Livonia.

Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 04:50:00 to 02-MAY-11 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLCREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported a call for road barricades at Mulberry St. south of Chestnut St. in Corydon.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 05:30:00 to 02-MAY-11 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BORDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water spilled out of the Borden reservoir, flooding small roads and bridges along Muddy Fork.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 05:30:00 to 02-MAY-11 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PEKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Blue River was out of its banks and flooded roads and bridges.

Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 05:35:00 to 02-MAY-11 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEBUD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported water over a road south of Mennonite School on Hardinsburg Rd.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 06:30:00 to 02-MAY-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEIPSIC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue was performed along Hwy. 337.  Several other roads were also closed across the county.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 07:00:00 to 02-MAY-11 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were being closed in and around Salem due to quickly rising water.

Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 07:24:00 to 02-MAY-11 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLCREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Mulberry St. flooded near the bridge.

Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 07:26:00 to 02-MAY-11 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEPAUW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

John Smith road was flooded.

Flash Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 02-MAY-11 01:40:00 to 02-MAY-11 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Hwy. 56 west of Jasper was partially submerges.  Two other county roads were covered with water as well.  At the time of the report Huntingburg had received around 2 inches of rain over the previous 3 hours.