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Flash Flood — Dubois, IN

Aug 18, 2009

Training thunderstorms moved across portions of Southern Indiana late August 18th into early August 19th. The heaviest rain fell over Dubois County where radar estimated up to six inches fell in a few hours time. This resulted in areas of flash flooding which necessitated the water rescue of one motorist.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 193354). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Dubois, IN

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