An unseasonably warm and humid air mass developed across the lower Ohio Valley toward late April 2017. A powerful storm system across the central Plains brought several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms to the region. Damaging winds and large hail occurred late on April 28 and into the morning hours April 29. Widespread rainfall of 3 to 6 inches fell across southern Indiana, resulting in flash flooding in some places.

Flash Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 28-APR-17 23:01:00 to 28-APR-17 23:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dubois County Emergency Manager reported a vehicle stalled in high water at Washington Street and State Road 64. There were also multiple vehicles stranded across the county.

Flash Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 28-APR-17 22:20:00 to 28-APR-17 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dubois Emergency Manager reported high water over the roadway at Saint Charles Street and 36th Street.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 02:20:00 to 29-APR-17 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNENBURGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported Eastern Boulevard underpass flooded.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 02:20:00 to 29-APR-17 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKISTON MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported Grant Line Road had high water over the roadway.

Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 16:45:00 to 30-APR-17 01:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDDRICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several episodes of heavy rain totaling between 6 and 8 inches caused the Blue River at Fredericksburg to go into minor flood. The river crested at 21.5 feet, 1.5 feet above flood stage.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 28-APR-17 23:52:00 to 28-APR-17 23:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported high water across State Road 64 just east of Riceville Road.

Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 06:00:00 to 29-APR-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that Indiana Highway 237 was under 5-8 feet of water from the Little Blue River. A water rescue was necessary when a man drove into the water.

Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 06:00:00 to 29-APR-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that both approaches to a small bridge on Hogtown Road were washed out.

Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 06:00:00 to 29-APR-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANDALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Harrison County COOP observer reported 1.5 feet of water over Tee Road, and Big Indian Creek was flooded.

Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 06:59:00 to 29-APR-17 06:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that Highway 164 closed due to flooding.

Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 07:04:00 to 29-APR-17 07:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Clark County reported roads were closed due to flooding.

Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 08:45:00 to 29-APR-17 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLISH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported severe flooding across the county. Portions of Interstate 64 were closed and impassable. Approximately 75% of Crawford County roads were affected by flood waters. Culverts, bridges, gravel and blacktop roads were washed out by high water, making most impassable.

Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 08:50:00 to 29-APR-17 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported many roads still impassable across the county. The hardest hit area was Georgetownn and Greenville area where a swift water rescue was reported.

Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 29-APR-17 08:55:00 to 29-APR-17 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BORDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported roads closed due to flooding.