Repeated rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall across the entire Ohio River basin totaled between 8 to 9 inches across southern Indiana from February 15 to February 28. These totals were generally 7+ inches, or 200 to 400% of normal values for mid to late February. The large areal extent of the excessive rainfall led to significant rises on area rivers, including the Ohio River. This resulted in numerous flash flood reports across all of the southern Indiana counties including road closures, road washouts and water rescues.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 24-FEB-18 23:49:00 to 24-FEB-18 23:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLISH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Highway 37 in English at SR 64 under water. Several other streets in Marengo under water.

Flash Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 24-FEB-18 21:45:00 to 24-FEB-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roads closed across county due to flash flooding. At its peak, 32 roads were closed across county.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 24-FEB-18 22:08:00 to 24-FEB-18 22:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported flash flooding on US 31N, north of Indiana 56 and east of I-65.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 25-FEB-18 00:07:00 to 25-FEB-18 00:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water rescues were reported by local media at North Indiana Avenue in Sellersburg.

Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 23-FEB-18 10:12:00 to 23-FEB-18 10:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDWARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

SR 111 is flooded across many areas.

Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 23-FEB-18 05:00:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River at Clifty Creek went into moderate flood stage. The river crested at 457.30 feet on February 26 (6.30' above flood stage), which was the highest crest since 1997 and the 13th highest on record for the location. The river remained above flood stage into March.

Flood in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 25-FEB-18 01:47:00 to 25-FEB-18 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEPUTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Muscatatuck River at Deputy went into minor flood, cresting at 26.61 feet. This is 1.61 feet above flood stage.

Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 25-FEB-18 04:09:00 to 25-FEB-18 22:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDDRICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Blue River at Fredericksburg went into minor flood, cresting at 23.24 feet. This is 3.24 feet above flood stage.

Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 25-FEB-18 15:00:00 to 25-FEB-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDDRICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Dispatch reported road closures on Highway 150.

Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 22-FEB-18 10:38:00 to 22-FEB-18 10:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDWARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few roads closed due to high water and flooding including 5 Mile Lane, 7 Mile Lane, and Blunk Knob Road.

Flood in PERRY, INDIANA
From 22-FEB-18 11:04:00 to 22-FEB-18 11:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: DERBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of IN 66 closed due to high water. Numerous other roads closed throughout county due to high water and flooding.

Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 24-FEB-18 00:01:00 to 24-FEB-18 00:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High water reported on St. Joe Road in Sellersburg.

Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 24-FEB-18 01:00:00 to 24-FEB-18 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Bridge between Bushmans Lake Road and Rivers Edge Marina impassable.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 24-FEB-18 21:36:00 to 24-FEB-18 21:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported flash flooding on US 31 near intersection of Indiana 160 in Henryville.