Jul 17, 2025
On July 17, 2025, a slow-moving cold front interacted with a humid and unstable airmass over central and southern Indiana. This synoptic setup led to isolated but potent thunderstorms that produced a primary hazard of flash flooding, rather than the damaging winds or tornadoes seen in previous events. The day's weather pattern was dominated by a stalled cold front, which served as a focal point for storm development. Throughout the afternoon and evening hours, scattered thunderstorms formed, wit
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1280340). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Daviess County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.