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Flash Flood — Morgan, IN

Jul 28, 2024

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Warm and humid conditions with dewpoints in the low 70s fueled an early evening cluster of thunderstorms southwest of Indianapolis. A moist profile promoted efficient rainfall production, with resultant bands of torrential downpours training from northeast of Gosport into far west-central Morgan County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1188723). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Morgan, IN

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

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