Flooding of the White, Wabash, and Ohio Rivers began late in December and continued into January. A very wet pattern developed during the second half of the month. A large upper-level ridge became established over the eastern half of the country, while a large trough formed over the West. This set up a warm southwest flow that brought in copious amounts of moisture. Around five inches of rain fell in the Evansville area from the 23rd to the 28th.

Flood in WARRICK, INDIANA
From 27-DEC-15 23:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. Low-lying woods and fields were inundated. The flooding continued into January.

Flood in SPENCER, INDIANA
From 30-DEC-15 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. Bottomland fields were inundated. The flooding continued into January.

Flood in POSEY, INDIANA
From 28-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOVEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River began its rise above flood stage late in the month. The river crested in early January. Minor flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands occurred. Some river access roads were underwater.

Flood in POSEY, INDIANA
From 30-DEC-15 01:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Wabash River rose above flood stage late in the month, but the crest did not occur until early January. In December, there was minor flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands. Some river access roads were underwater.

Heavy Rain in VANDERBURGH, INDIANA
From 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The storm-total rainfall was 5.40 inches since the 23rd. Approximately 3.10 inches fell in the last 36 hours.

Flood in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 28-DEC-15 23:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST MT CARMEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Wabash River rose above flood stage late in the month, but the crest did not occur until early January. In December, there was minor flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands. Some river access roads were underwater.

Flood in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 28-DEC-15 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The White River began its rise above flood stage late in the month. The river crested in early January. Minor flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands occurred. Several streets and county roads were underwater. A softball field was flooded. River cabins were inaccessible.

Flood in PIKE, INDIANA
From 28-DEC-15 05:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The White River began its rise above flood stage late in the month. The river crested in early January. Minor flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands occurred. About a dozen county roads were underwater.

Heavy Rain in SPENCER, INDIANA
From 28-DEC-15 13:45:00 to 28-DEC-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Street flooding was reported in Rockport.

Flood in VANDERBURGH, INDIANA
From 31-DEC-15 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMYTHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage on New Year's Eve. The river crested in early January. There was minor flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands. Some river access roads were underwater.