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Flood — Adams, IN

Mar 6, 2023

One to two inches of rain fell across the Upper Wabash River basin on March 3rd, causing the Wabash River to rise well into minor flood stage on the 5th and 6th of March. A driver disregarded road closed signs in rural Adams county near the Wabash River and subsequently drown after driving into the high water.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1076602). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Adams, IN

This event is one of many recorded floods in Adams County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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