A series of convective episodes along a stationary boundary brought repeated heavy rains to southern Indiana from late evening on the 2nd of April through the morning hours on April 4th. Overall, widespread 36 hour rainfall totals exceeded 5 inches across a substantial portion of southern Indiana and northern Kentucky along the Ohio River northeast of Louisville. Flash flooding developed during the evening and early morning hours spanning April 3rd and 4th, as repeated bouts of heavy thunderstorms trained from west to east north of a surface boundary stuck over central Kentucky. Overall, from 2 to locally in excess of 3 inches fell within a 6 hour period on already saturated ground. These heavy rains led to flooding on the Blue River at Fredricksburg.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 02:00:00 to 04-APR-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water flooded U. S. Highway 150 where it crossed over Little Indian Creek.

Heavy Rain in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 03:56:00 to 04-APR-14 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A rain gauge near Sellersburg associated with the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District measured 4.49 inches within a 36 hour period.

Heavy Rain in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 04:28:00 to 04-APR-14 04:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Louisville media relayed a report from the public that 4 1/2 inches of rain had fallen within 24 hours just north of New Albany.

Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 04:00:00 to 05-APR-14 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDDRICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Widespread heavy rains of 3 to locally over 5 inches led to moderate flooding on the Blue River at Fredricksburg. The river exceeded its flood stage of 20 feet early on the 4th of April. It peaked at 23.77 feet late on the 4th before falling below flood stage early on the 5th.

Flood in PERRY, INDIANA
From 06-APR-14 02:00:00 to 08-APR-14 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TELL CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio river at the Tell City water treatment plant barely crept over flood stage due to previous heavy rains across southern Indiana and central Kentucky. The Ohio reached 38.6 feet at Tell City during the early morning hours on the 6th. Flood stage is 38 feet.

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 06:03:00 to 04-APR-14 06:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured just over 4 inches of rain within a 40 hour period.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 01:13:00 to 04-APR-14 01:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARENGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The local police reported that water covered numerous intersections within Marengo, including State Highway 66. One family was evacuated from their home due to threatened flooding. In English, emergency personnel had to respond to a stalled car at the intersection of State Roads 237 and 64.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 03:42:00 to 04-APR-14 03:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County emergency manager reported that several water rescues were performed in New Albany from stalled vehicles in flooded intersections.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 01:11:00 to 04-APR-14 01:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAOLI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lick Creek, in Paoli, overflowed it banks and brought flooding to State Road 37.

Flash Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 01:55:00 to 04-APR-14 01:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A CoCoRahs observer reported numerous streets and intersections flooded across Jasper, especially along the Patoka River.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 01:21:00 to 04-APR-14 01:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLCREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mulberry Street was flooded and became briefly impassable.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 01:25:00 to 04-APR-14 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PEKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several intersections in New Pekin were briefly impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 02:45:00 to 04-APR-14 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dean Road, located in Sellersburg, was flooded and became briefly impassable.

Heavy Rain in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 03:42:00 to 04-APR-14 03:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYDS KNOBS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Excessive rains brought about a mudslide, which closed one lane on Interstate 64, near its intersection with Interstate 265.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 04-APR-14 01:10:00 to 04-APR-14 01:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCH LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding briefly closed Indiana State Highway 56 in French Lick.