A complex of slow moving thunderstorms moved across Indiana during the early morning hours July 12th and slowly tracked into southern Indiana shortly before dawn. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell in a 1 to 2 hour time frame, resulting in flash flooding across parts of the area. The system was also accompanied by an intense amount of lightning.

Lightning in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-15 04:50:00 to 12-JUL-15 04:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULPHUR
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that lightning struck the Sulphur Pentecostal Church. According to the Crawford County emergency manager, the church was destroyed and determined to be a total loss.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-15 06:30:00 to 12-JUL-15 06:30:00 (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 of side street flooding in New Albany. Approximately 1 to 2 inches of rain fell in 60 to 90 minutes.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-15 07:21:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNENBURGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report that the 10th Street ramp to Interstate 65 was flooded and impassable. Approximately 2 to 3 inches fell during the morning hours.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-15 06:01:00 to 12-JUL-15 06:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that Highway 56 at Highway 31 was flooded and impassable. Slow moving thunderstorms brought intense rain rates and total amounts during the early morning hours was between 2 and 3 inches. This fell on top of already saturated ground.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-15 06:40:00 to 12-JUL-15 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of side street flooding in Clarksville. The southern part of the county received 3 to locally 4 inches in 2 hours.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-15 06:48:00 to 12-JUL-15 06:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of high water in parts of Austin. An apartment building was partially flooded and rainfall amounts varied from 1 to locally 3 inches across the area.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-15 06:50:00 to 12-JUL-15 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKISTON MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of high water flooding parts of Castlewood Drive. Between 2 and 3 inches fell within 2 hours across much of the area.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-15 07:13:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of flooded and impassable side streets was received across pars of Jeffersonville. Rainfall amounts across southern Clark County varied from 3 to locally 4 inches.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-15 07:22:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of numerous street flooding due to excessive rainfall and intense rain rates. Much of Clark County received 3 to locally 4 inches in a span of 60 to 90 minutes.