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Flood — Putnam, IN

Jun 14, 2025

Multiple rounds of slow-moving storms impacted much of north central Indiana during the late overnight and morning hours of June 14th with rain totals as high as 6 inches. Numerous roads were closed with the most severe flooding noted on the south side of Kokomo. This flooding led to minor flooding along the Wildcat creek basin and the upper Wabash and upper White rivers.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1265833). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Putnam, IN

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

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