A slow moving front combined with very moist air from the Gulf of Mexico resulted in moderate to heavy rain with some thunderstorms during the morning hours December 27th. This rain, which totaled 1 to locally 3 inches, fell on top of already wet and saturated grounds from recent heavy rainfall events, produced localized flooding and flash flooding for portions of the area.

Flash Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-15 12:35:00 to 27-DEC-15 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported to the NWS that heavy rainfall resulted in a section of the northbound lane of Highway 231. Drivers were forced to the southbound lane to continue driving.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-15 12:43:00 to 27-DEC-15 12:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDDRICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Washington County law enforcement officials reported to the NWS that roads in and around Fredericksburg were closed to high water caused by heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-15 12:44:00 to 27-DEC-15 12:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PEKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Washington County law enforcement officials reported to the NWS that roads in and around Pekin were closed due to high water from excessive rainfall.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-15 12:56:00 to 27-DEC-15 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scott County law enforcement officials reported to the NWS that several roads were closed across the county due to high water from excessive rainfall. Roads include Highway 31 at Lake Road, Highway 31 at Indiana 56, Highway 56 west of Buckman Road and Highway 203 north of Highway 56.

Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-15 10:05:00 to 27-DEC-15 10:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report to the NWS that streams and creeks were out of banks with high water over State Street.

Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-15 10:09:00 to 27-DEC-15 10:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARENGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Crawford County trained spotter reported to the NWS that excessive rainfall resulted in high water on Pleasant Street and Highway 66 in Marengo.

Flood in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-15 10:34:00 to 27-DEC-15 10:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Scott County dispatch official reported to the NWS that numerous reports were received of high water over some Scott County roads, making them impassable. This included State Road 203 north of Highway 56 and Highway 31 at Lake Road.

Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-15 10:55:00 to 27-DEC-15 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLCREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Harrison County official reported to the NWS that excessive rainfall resulted in high water near the Corydon County Club near Highway 62.