May 2, 2009
Several rounds of heavy rain over much of the Wabash River Valley caused many rivers to rise above flood stage. May continued the active pattern begun in April. Several of these events produced very heavy rainfall. Rainfall was one to two inches above normal in most spots for the month.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 166194). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Gibson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.