Dec 8, 2009
Well above normal rainfall from previous months, combined with additional heavy rainfall in early December and planned reservoir releases, caused the White and Cache rivers to rise above flood stage during the first part of the month. These rivers then remained above flood stage through the rest of December and into January, aided by additional very heavy rainfall on the 23rd and 24th. Thousands of acres of cropland and several rural roads became inundated due to the high water, causing addition
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 207019). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Monroe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.