A series of upper level disturbances moved from the Upper Midwest into the lower Ohio Valley and interacted with a moist, warm and unstable atmosphere. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed and then organized into bowing segments across the area. The result was damaging wind gusts that toppled trees and power lines. In addition, due to the very wet antecedent conditions, flash flooding occurred on occasion, resulting in closed and impassable roads, water rescues and significant property damage. The hardest hit areas included Jefferson County and the Madison, Indiana areas southwest toward Clark and Floyd counties. Rainfall totals over the period were in excess of 5 to 7 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 13:09:00 to 13-JUL-15 13:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Clark County law enforcement official reported trees down in various locations in the eastern part of the county.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 01:38:00 to 14-JUL-15 01:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of numerous flooded and impassable roads due to 3 to 5 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 01:40:00 to 14-JUL-15 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of 5 to 10 water rescues that occurred in Madison as a result of flash flooding. Approximately 5,000 residences and businesses lost power as well.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 01:43:00 to 14-JUL-15 01:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTIOCH GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of a mud slide at Hanover Hill due to flash flooding. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 02:45:00 to 14-JUL-15 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MADISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jefferson County emergency manager reported multiple trees fell down in the county due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 03:35:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of flash flooding across Brownstown and Hebron roads. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell across Clark County.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 03:53:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist reported that Highway 3 flooded in Charlestown. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain from several rounds of thunderstorms were observed.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 03:53:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report that Spring Street in Madison was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 04:00:00 to 14-JUL-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTISCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Clark County law enforcement official reported that a water rescue was performed near the intersection of Henryville-Otisco and Pfister roads.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 04:28:00 to 14-JUL-15 04:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed to the NWS that the Madison, Indiana police chief reported 2 high water rescues in Madison. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in the area.

Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 07:00:00 to 14-JUL-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clark County emergency manager along with several media outlets reported the drowning of a 67 year old male after he reportedly drove through a flooded roadway. Several inches of rain had fallen during the previous night, flooding a portion of Tunnel Mill Road. His vehicle was found several hours later and a search team discovered his body later that evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 12:56:00 to 13-JUL-15 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clark County emergency manager reported several trees across Highway 62 near Nabb.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 12:42:00 to 13-JUL-15 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEPUTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Jefferson County law enforcement official reported trees down across much of the county due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 13:07:00 to 13-JUL-15 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clark County emergency manager reported trees and power lines down on SR62 in New Washington.

Hail in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 15:01:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 1 inch diameter hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 13:20:00 to 13-JUL-15 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clark County emergency manager reported trees down across the roadway near the intersection of Charlestown Pike and US 62.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 13:25:00 to 13-JUL-15 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that several large tree limbs were snapped off and numerous large trees were uprooted. One large tree fell across a power line.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 14:22:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of a flooded road in Charlestown. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell from several rounds of severe thunderstorms.

Hail in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 15:06:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel size hail.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 00:24:00 to 14-JUL-15 00:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Jefferson County law enforcement official reported numerous streets in Madison were flooded and impassable because of excessive rainfall. Widespread rain amounts of 4 to 5 inches were observed across the county.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 00:25:00 to 14-JUL-15 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTIOCH GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that Highway 56 west of Madison was flooded in spots. Between 4 and 5 inches of rain fell from several rounds of thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 00:26:00 to 14-JUL-15 00:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report that several barns were destroyed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 00:26:00 to 14-JUL-15 00:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that Craigmont St was flooded in Madison.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 00:28:00 to 14-JUL-15 00:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Jefferson County law enforcement official reported that Highway 256 was flooded in spots due to widespread rain amounts of 4 to 5 inches.